underachiever

[uhn-der-uh-chee-ver] / ˌʌn dər əˈtʃi vər /

NOUN

failure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disappointment

STRONG

also-ran bankrupt bum castaway deadbeat defaulter derelict dud flop good-for-nothing has-been incompetent insolvent loafer loser might-have-been moocher nobody prodigal turkey washout

WEAK

born loser lumpy no-good nonperformer

Antonyms

STRONG

hard worker success

WEAK

accomplishment achievement achiever attainment earnings gain merit win

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The Dallas Cowboys - 'America's Team' and the world's most valuable sporting franchise - will head into a landmark NFL season as one of the biggest underachievers in sport.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

As president, he doesn't much care for underachievers in the ranks and has no respect for military leadership.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

His team was considered a bunch of underachievers before Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700-million contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

Baker: When the Vancouver Canucks went from perennial underachievers to possible division champs under a new coach.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Anon: Clarke's loyalty to journeymen and underachievers is costing us.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

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