Underperformer: meaning, definitions and examples

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underperformer

[ ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrmər ]

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workplace performance

A person who consistently fails to meet expectations or standards in their work or duties.

Synonyms

laggard, low achiever, slacker, underachiever

Examples of usage

He was labeled as an underperformer by his supervisor due to consistently missing deadlines.
The company decided to let go of the underperformer as part of their restructuring efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "underperformer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desempenho abaixo do esperado

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन में पिछड़ने वाला

🇩🇪 Leistungsschwacher

🇮🇩 kurang berprestasi

🇺🇦 той, хто не виправдовує очікувань

🇵🇱 niewydajny pracownik

🇯🇵 低パフォーマー

🇫🇷 sous-performant

🇪🇸 bajo rendimiento

🇹🇷 düşük performans gösteren

🇰🇷 성과가 낮은 사람

🇸🇦 أداء ضعيف

🇨🇿 slabý výkon

🇸🇰 slabý výkon

🇨🇳 表现不佳者

🇸🇮 podpovprečen delavec

🇮🇸 undirframleiðandi

🇰🇿 нашар орындаушы

🇬🇪 დაბალი მაჩვენებლების მქონე

🇦🇿 zəif çıxış edən

🇲🇽 bajo rendimiento

Word origin

The term 'underperformer' originated in business and workplace contexts to describe individuals who do not meet expected levels of performance or productivity. It is a combination of 'under,' indicating a deficiency or shortfall, and 'performer,' referring to someone who carries out a task or duty. The concept of underperformance has been a focus of management and leadership discussions, aiming to address issues of productivity and efficiency within organizations.