underachiever
Example Sentences
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On 6 September 2006, in front of 14,500 fans at Windsor Park, Spain's serial underachievers once again came up short, losing 3-2 to Northern Ireland in a Euro 2008 qualifier.
From BBC
There’s a good chance, considering he was what separated the 2020 Dodgers from the underachievers who came before them.
From Los Angeles Times
What programs are the biggest underachievers and why?
From Seattle Times
Jansen played a pivotal role in the Dodgers’ transition from bankrupt underachievers to perennial contenders to World Series champions.
From Los Angeles Times
He has appeared to alienate star players until they were branded as underachievers or malcontents.
From New York Times
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