The Opposite(Antonym) of “overachieve”
The antonyms of overachieve are underachieve and fall short. These words describe the opposite of achieving a goal or performing at a level that is below expectations.
Explore all Antonyms of “overachieve”
- underachieve
- fall short
Definitions and Examples of underachieve, fall short
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To perform below expectations or fail to reach one's potential.
Example
He tends to underachieve in school because he doesn't put in enough effort.
Key Differences: underachieve vs fall short
- 1Underachieve describes a person's performance that is below their potential or expectations, while fall short describes a failure to meet a specific goal or expectation.
- 2Underachieve is a gradable antonym, meaning that it can be used in degrees (e.g. slightly underachieve, severely underachieve), while fall short is a relational antonym that does not have degrees.
Effective Usage of underachieve, fall short
- 1Academic Settings: Use underachieve to describe a student's academic performance.
- 2Business Settings: Use fall short to describe a company's performance or failure to meet goals.
- 3Personal Development: Use these antonyms to reflect on one's own performance and set realistic goals.
Remember this!
The antonyms of overachieve are underachieve and fall short. Underachieve describes a person's performance that is below their potential or expectations, while fall short describes a failure to meet a specific goal or expectation. These words can be used in academic and business settings, as well as personal development to reflect on one's own performance and set realistic goals.
