underperform
1 of 1verb/ˌʌndərpərˈfɔrm/
Forms:underperforms,underperforming,underperformed,underperformed
1
to grow or yield at a rate lower than a benchmark, standard, or expectation
- The stock underperformed the market this quarter.
- Our portfolio underperformed compared to the S&P 500.
- The fund's returns have consistently underperformed inflation.
- This sector underperformed despite the overall economic growth.
- The bond underperformed expectations due to low interest rates.
2
to not succeed as much as intended
C2- The company's stock price dropped after it continued to underperform in the market.
- Despite his potential, he tended to underperform during crucial games, disappointing his coaches.
- The new product line began to underperform, leading to a reevaluation of the marketing strategy.
- The students underperformed on the standardized test, prompting the school to implement new teaching methods.
- Her portfolio consistently underperformed compared to the industry benchmark, leading her to seek new investment advice.
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