underperformer
|un-der-per-form-er|
B2
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/ˌʌndərpərˈfɔrmər/
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/ˌʌndəpəˈfɔːmə/
(underperform)
below expected performance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underperformer' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'perform' meaning 'to carry out an action or task'.
Historical Evolution
'underperform' was formed by combining 'under-' with 'perform', and 'underperformer' was later derived to describe someone or something that underperforms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perform below expectations', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that performs less well than expected or required.
The company had to let go of several underperformers to improve overall productivity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
overachieverhigh-performer
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35