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overachiever

[ ˌoʊ.vər.əˈtʃiː.vər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

hard-working individual

An overachiever is someone who performs better or achieves more success than expected, often to an excessive degree. They tend to set high goals for themselves and push themselves to excel in various aspects of their life.

Synonyms

go-getter, high achiever, striver.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
overachiever	Used to describe someone who achieves more than what is expected, often due to excessive effort. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, suggesting that the person may push themselves too hard or neglect other aspects of life. Despite having a full-time job, she's an overachiever who completes multiple online courses each year. Some people see him as an overachiever, always stressing about getting the highest grades.
high achiever	Describes someone who consistently performs at a high level in their endeavors. It is a neutral or positive term, emphasizing the person's accomplishments without implying excessive effort or ambition. She has been a high achiever since high school, excelling in both academics and sports. High achievers often set challenging goals and work diligently to reach them.
go-getter	Refers to a person who is very energetic, determined, and ambitious. It has a positive connotation and is used to describe someone who actively and eagerly pursues goals. He's a real go-getter, always the first to volunteer for challenging projects. If you need something done, ask her; she's a go-getter and won't give up until it's finished.
striver	Used to describe someone who makes strong efforts to achieve something. This term places more emphasis on the effort and persistence rather than the outcome, and usually has a positive connotation. As a striver, he was determined to improve his grades, spending extra hours studying every night. Even though she faced many obstacles, her striver mentality ensured she never gave up on her dream.

Examples of usage

He was known as the overachiever in his class, always scoring the highest marks.
Her ambitious nature made her an overachiever in her career, constantly seeking new challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "overachiever" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superdotado

🇮🇳 अधिप्राप्ति करने वाला

🇩🇪 Überflieger

🇮🇩 orang yang berprestasi tinggi

🇺🇦 перевиконавець

🇵🇱 przełomowiec

🇯🇵 オーバーアチーバー

🇫🇷 surperformant

🇪🇸 superdotado

🇹🇷 aşırı başarılı

🇰🇷 과도한 성취자

🇸🇦 مُتَفَوِّق

🇨🇿 přehnaný úspěšný

🇸🇰 prehnaný úspešný

🇨🇳 成绩特别优秀的人

🇸🇮 prekomeren dosežkar

🇮🇸 ofurárangurs

🇰🇿 жетістігі жоғары

🇬🇪 ზედმეტად წარმატებული

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq uğurlu

🇲🇽 superdotado

Etymology

The term 'overachiever' originated in the 1960s in the United States during a time when academic and career success became increasingly important. It was initially used in a positive light to describe individuals who exceeded expectations. Over time, the term has evolved to sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying that the individual may be putting too much pressure on themselves or others to constantly outperform.