Underperform (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Perform less well or with less success than expected; "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

• The team underperformed in the playoffs, failing to meet the high expectations of their fans.
• The company's shares have underperformed the market average for the past five years.
• Despite its initial hype, the product underperformed sales projections and was eventually discontinued.
• The rookie athlete underperformed in his first season, but his coaches remain optimistic about his future potential.
• The analyst warned that the mutual fund would underperform if it continued to hold onto its underperforming stocks.

Synonyms

• Underachieve

Hypernyms

• Do

Related Words

• Underperformer (noun)

Meaning ²

Perform too rarely; "Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

• His symphonies are underperformed, although many critics consider them to be masterpieces of modern music.
• The underperformed play actually deserved a Tony Award, given its powerful message and outstanding cast.
• The underperformed opera by an Italian composer is a hidden gem that needs to be rediscovered.
• This underperformed contemporary novel has some of the most witty and poignant writing to be seen in years.
• Alessandro Scarlatti's underperformed operas have only in recent years gained the recognition they deserve.