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underperform

un·der·per·form

US/ˈʌndɜrpɜrˌfɔrm/ uncommon

verb

1.

perform less well or with less success than expected

  • “John consistently underachieves, although he is very able”
  • “My stocks underperformed last year”
Synonyms
2.

perform too rarely

  • “Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good”

Origin

From under- + perform.

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