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Underperforming

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of underperform.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of underperform
  2. That performs less well than required.

Example Sentences

Underperforming operators will risk termination of their contracts.
The goal was scruffy, with some debate over whether Johnson got the last touch - and was totally in keeping with the tepid domestic seasons of these two underperforming sides, but no-one at Spurs will care about that.

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What does underperforming mean?

Underperforming means present participle and gerund of underperform.

What is a synonym for underperforming?

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What is the opposite of underperforming?

Possible antonyms include overperforming.

How do you use underperforming in a sentence?

Underperforming operators will risk termination of their contracts.

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