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underachievement

[/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvmənt/]
nounpl: underachievements
desempenho abaixo do esperado
1. The failure to achieve one's potential or the expected level of performance, especially in academic or professional contexts
The student's underachievement was concerning given his high IQ scores.
O desempenho abaixo do esperado do aluno era preocupante, considerando suas altas pontuações de QI.
2. Performance that falls short of what is considered standard or satisfactory
The company's underachievement in the third quarter resulted in layoffs.
O desempenho abaixo do esperado da empresa no terceiro trimestre resultou em demissões.
Synonyms
poor performanceunderperformancefailure to achievefalling short
Antonyms
overachievementsuccessexcellenceoutstanding performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho abaixo do esperado
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
rendimento abaixo do potencial
alternative term emphasizing potential not being reached
Portugal
aproveitamento insuficiente
common in educational contexts in European Portuguese
Portugal
desempenho aquém do esperado
formal alternative in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

not reaching one's potential
falling short of expectations
underperforming relative to ability
not living up to one's promise
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