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underachieved

/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvd/ /ˌʌndərɪˈtʃiːvd/

Meanings
verb
To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.

Examples :

"Despite his intelligence and natural talent, Mark underachieved in high school because he rarely studied. "
achievement education job work ability

Related Words

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intelligence noun

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

"The student's intelligence allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in class. "

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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rarely adverb

/ˈɹɛːli/

Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.

"Rarely do you ever find an eagle this far up the river."

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

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natural noun

/ˈnætʃəɹəl/ /-ɚəl/

A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

"The new student was a natural from Japan. "

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studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

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achieve verb

/əˈtʃiːv/

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

"My younger sister achieved good grades in her math class this semester. "

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potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

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fulfil verb

/fʊlˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

"You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it."

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talent noun

/ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/

A marked natural ability or skill.

"He has a real talent for drawing."

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despite noun

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "

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expected verb

/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/

To predict or believe that something will happen

"He never expected to be discovered."