English Synonym Finder

overachievement

Definitions

The act or state of performing better or achieving more than is expected or required.

The tendency to strive for success beyond one's actual abilities or the standards set by others.

Examples

His constant overachievement at work eventually led to a severe case of burnout.

The student's pattern of overachievement was driven by a deep-seated need for academic validation.

Synonyms

exceptional performance surpassing expectations high attainment superior results outstanding success

Antonyms

underachievement falling short subpar performance failure to meet standards mediocrity