underachiever

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa, especialmente um estudante, que apresenta desempenho inferior ao esperado para o seu nível de capacidade ou potencial, frequentemente medido por testes de inteligência.

A noun referring to a person, especially a student, who performs below the level of their expected ability or potential, often as indicated by intelligence tests.

1. Student performing below potentialB2formal

   A student whose academic performance is lower than what is expected based on their measured intelligence or ability.

   Aluno com baixo rendimento escolar

   • The teacher noted that he was an underachiever despite his high IQ.
   • She was labeled an underachiever because her grades didn't reflect her potential.
   • Many underachievers need more challenging coursework to stay engaged.

   Sinônimosnonachieverunderperformer

   Antônimosoverachiever

2. Person not meeting expectationsB2formal

   A person who fails to achieve the level of success or performance that is expected of them, often in a professional or personal context.

   Baixo desempenho

   • He was considered an underachiever in his career, despite his talent.
   • The company's underachievers were given additional training.
   • She felt like an underachiever compared to her successful siblings.

   Sinônimosdisappointmentfailurelaggardnonachieverunderperformer

   Antônimosachievergo-getteroverachiever