Synonyms for

Underperformed

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:pɜ:ˌfɔ:rmd / Another word for underperformed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To perform less well than expected or desired.

Synonyms & similar words

underperform underachieve disappoint fail underachieve undergo undermine underproduce underrate undershoot underwhelm

Example sentences

  1. The band underperformed at the concert and didn't play well.
  2. The student underperformed on the test and received a low grade.
  3. The company underperformed last quarter and didn't meet their sales goals.
  4. The actor underperformed in the play and forgot their lines.
  5. The team underperformed in the game and lost.

Quotes

  • "I have never underperformed an exam in my life." - Abhijit Naskar
  • "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." - Charles Spurgeon
  • "People who cannot bear to be alone are generally the worst company." - Albert Guinon

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