underachieving
Example Sentences
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Mark: Did you think that they'd been underachieving as a group?
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says criticism from legendary former players is to be expected because the club is "underachieving".
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
But it is a testament to the uneven and underachieving history of the Padres that four people with ties to the team could not agree when “Beat L.A.” became a big deal.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024
The Lakers aren’t going to buy out LeBron James’ contract or trade Anthony Davis, so fans better get used to the team underachieving in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024
As if Ethan—world’s most underachieving online creeper—had anything to do with this breakthrough.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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