underperform
verb
un·der·per·form
ˌən-dər-pər-ˈfȯrm 
-pə-ˈfȯrm
underperformed; underperforming; underperforms
: to do worse than
: to fail to do as well as expected
underperformer
noun
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The report shows which schools are underperforming.
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If the hardware degrades, the system underperforms, even when power and cooling systems are functioning as expected, ultimately resulting in the data center not truly having 99.9999% uptime.
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Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The company reiterated its forecast that organic revenue will increase 5% to 6% in 2025.
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Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett’s exit news, now trails the S&P 500
This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Bowen was at risk of being replaced after last season — when co-owner John Mara singled out his unit as underperforming.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Stone reprised her role as Catherine Tramell in the 2006 sequel Basic Instinct 2, which underperformed at the box office.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
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Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The company reiterated its forecast that organic revenue will increase 5% to 6% in 2025.
Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO
Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett’s exit news, now trails the S&P 500
This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Bowen was at risk of being replaced after last season — when co-owner John Mara singled out his unit as underperforming.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Stone reprised her role as Catherine Tramell in the 2006 sequel Basic Instinct 2, which underperformed at the box office.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
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“Underperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underperform. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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