underachiever

Example Sentences

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Suddenly, Walker has a new label—not as an underachiever, but as the burgeoning star he was always supposed to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

All eyes are on Herbert in his sixth season, trying to shed the label of postseason underachiever, while some of his signal-calling peers — defined by playoff success — remain a tier above.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

Newcastle, who will be playing Champions League football for the second time in three years next season, couldn't exactly be classed as an underdog - but they have most certainly been an underachiever.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

A committed underachiever, Remi was going blind in her left eye but too slowly to warrant anybody’s concern.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024

Bart Simpson, the underachiever, "mediocre and proud of it," is a model for everyone who is told that what really counts is to feel good, period.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai