underachieve
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiv/
verb
- To perform less well than expected or than one is capable of, especially in school or work.
- Many gifted students underachieve because they lack motivation.
- Despite her high IQ, she continued to underachieve in math class.
- The coach warned that the team would underachieve if they didn't practice harder.
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