underperform
verb
un·der·per·form
ˌən-dər-pər-ˈfȯrm 
-pə-ˈfȯrm
underperformed; underperforming; underperforms
: to do worse than
: to fail to do as well as expected
underperformer
noun
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The report shows which schools are underperforming.
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To simplify the analogy, Villa are underperforming at both the start and end of games.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This diversification minimizes reliance on a single provider, ensuring continuity even if one vendor underperforms.
—Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Energy’s lackluster performance in 2024 The energy sector materially underperformed the S & P 500 in 2024, with a total return of about 8.7%, including dividends.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Despite an active June, the monsoon underperformed.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This diversification minimizes reliance on a single provider, ensuring continuity even if one vendor underperforms.
—Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Energy’s lackluster performance in 2024 The energy sector materially underperformed the S & P 500 in 2024, with a total return of about 8.7%, including dividends.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Despite an active June, the monsoon underperformed.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Underperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underperform. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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