How Do You Spell UNDERACHIEVE?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndəɹɐt͡ʃˈiːv] (IPA)

The word "underachieve" (ˌʌndərəˈtʃiv) means to perform below expectations or to fail to meet one's potential. The spelling of the word can be broken down phonetically as "uhn-duh-ruh-cheev". It begins with an unstressed "uhn" sound followed by a stressed "duh" sound. The next syllable is pronounced with a brief unstressed "ruh" sound followed by a stressed "cheev" sound. The pronunciation of this word can help individuals remember how to spell it correctly.

UNDERACHIEVE Meaning and Definition

1. Underachieve is a verb that refers to performing below one's potential or failing to meet expected standards or goals, particularly in academic, professional, or personal endeavors. It is a term that is commonly used when describing individuals who fall short of their capabilities and achieve results that are considered lower than expected or desired.

   When someone underachieves, they may display a lack of effort, motivation, or dedication towards their tasks or responsibilities. It is often perceived as a relative term, as it implies a comparison between the individual's actual performance and what is deemed as their potential or the norm for their particular context. Underachievement can occur in various domains, such as education, sports, or work, and can result from a variety of factors, including lack of interest, poor study habits, lack of confidence, or external challenges.

   Identifying underachievement can be subjective, as different standards, expectations, and benchmarks are set for individuals, and what may be considered underachievement in one context might be seen as satisfactory performance in another. Nonetheless, it is generally agreed upon that underachievement can hinder personal growth, limit opportunities, and affect future prospects. Addressing underachievement often involves intervention, support, or coaching to help individuals reach their full potential, set realistic goals, and develop the necessary skills and motivation to succeed.

Common Misspellings for UNDERACHIEVE

• underachiver
• ynderachieve
• hnderachieve
• jnderachieve
• inderachieve
• 8nderachieve
• 7nderachieve
• ubderachieve
• umderachieve
• undereachieve
• underachive
• underachiev
• Underchrieve
• underachivese

Etymology of UNDERACHIEVE

The word "underachieve" is a compound word formed by combining the prefix "under-" and the verb "achieve".

The prefix "under-" originates from the Old English word "under", which meant "beneath" or "in a lower position". It has retained a similar meaning in modern English, indicating that something is below a certain standard, level, or expectation.

The verb "achieve", on the other hand, is derived from the Old French word "achever" and the Late Latin word "accapare", both of which mean "to complete" or "to accomplish". The term gradually developed in English to signify the act of successfully reaching a goal or attaining a desired outcome.

Therefore, "underachieve", as a compound word, suggests the notion of falling short or failing to meet expected standards, objectives, or potential.

Similar spelling words for UNDERACHIEVE

• undercharge,
• underdevelop,
• understructure,
• underived,
• underachiever,
• unattractive,
• underframe,
• underhanded,
• underrating,
• underneath,
• underdeveloped,
• undersurface,
• understate,
• underactive,
• unweathered,
• unattractively,
• underrate.

Conjugate verb Underachieve

CONDITIONAL

I would underachieve

you would underachieve

he/she/it would underachieve

we would underachieve

they would underachieve

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be underachieving

you would be underachieving

he/she/it would be underachieving

we would be underachieving

they would be underachieving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have underachieve

you would have underachieve

he/she/it would have underachieve

we would have underachieve

they would have underachieve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been underachieving

you would have been underachieving

he/she/it would have been underachieving

we would have been underachieving

they would have been underachieving

FUTURE

I will underachieve

you will underachieve

he/she/it will underachieve

we will underachieve

they will underachieve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be underachieving

you will be underachieving

he/she/it will be underachieving

we will be underachieving

they will be underachieving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have underachieved

you will have underachieved

he/she/it will have underachieved

we will have underachieved

they will have underachieved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been underachieving

you will have been underachieving

he/she/it will have been underachieving

we will have been underachieving

they will have been underachieving

IMPERATIVE

you underachieve

we let´s underachieve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to underachieve

PAST

I underachieved

you underachieved

he/she/it underachieved

we underachieved

they underachieved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was underachieving

you were underachieving

he/she/it was underachieving

we were underachieving

they were underachieving

PAST PARTICIPLE

underachieved

PAST PERFECT

I had underachieved

you had underachieved

he/she/it had underachieved

we had underachieved

they had underachieved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been underachieving

you had been underachieving

he/she/it had been underachieving

we had been underachieving

they had been underachieving

PRESENT

I underachieve

you underachieve

he/she/it underachieves

we underachieve

they underachieve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am underachieving

you are underachieving

he/she/it is underachieving

we are underachieving

they are underachieving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

underachieving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have underachieved

you have underachieved

he/she/it has underachieved

we have underachieved

they have underachieved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been underachieving

you have been underachieving

he/she/it has been underachieving

we have been underachieving

they have been underachieving