underachievement

Definitions

Performance that is below the expected standard or potential of an individual.

The act or state of failing to achieve as much as one is capable of.

Examples

The school implemented a new program to address the chronic underachievement of students in mathematics.

Constant underachievement in the workplace can often be a sign of poor management or lack of motivation.

Teachers are working closely with parents to identify the root causes of the child's academic underachievement.

Synonyms

failure underperformance nonperformance inadequacy deficiency slackness mediocrity

Antonyms

success achievement accomplishment excellence overachievement performance attainment