ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Underperformer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Underperformer is a noun meaning One who or that which underperforms, having performance that is below average or below expectations; often specifically a company or stock.

Meaning

One who or that which underperforms, having performance that is below average or below expectations; often specifically a company or stock.

Example Sentences

"Any underperformer in this business is vulnerable as a takeover," Raiff said.
Notable among them was the 41½-mile Manchester Piccadilly-Sheffield Victoria passenger service via Woodhead Tunnel (closed on January 5 1970). A financial underperformer since 1,500V DC electrification 16 years earlier, it was a line noted for its spectacular scenery but also for generating little revenue from intermediate stations.

Word Forms

Synonyms for underperformer

Depending on context, synonyms include underachiever.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include underscorer, underestimator, underpredictor, underdoer, underspender, undermatch.

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