underperform meaning

underperform as a verb

1. perform less well or with less success than expected
   • John consistently underachieves, although he is very able
   • My stocks underperformed last year

   Synonyms: underachieve

   Type of: do

   Related forms: underperformer

2. perform too rarely
   • Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good

   Type of: perform

underperform in a sentence

• Is Algeria an underperforming economy?

How to pronounce underperform

underperform is pronounced /ˈʌndɚpɚfɔrm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.