underperform

American  

[uhn-der-per-fawrm] / ˌʌn dər pərˈfɔrm /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to perform less well than (another of its kind, a general average, etc.) or less well than expected.

   Surprisingly, the stock has underperformed the market indexes all year. Several of our best players consistently underperform.

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Other Word Forms

• underperformance noun

Etymology

Origin of underperform

under- + perform

Example Sentences

The veteran Disney executive will take over as CEO next month with high expectations and the scrutiny of investors, as the company’s stock has underperformed for years.

From MarketWatch

The biggest chip companies have seen their stocks underperform this year, and that dynamic doesn’t make sense to one Cantor Fitzgerald analyst.

From MarketWatch

To cut on costs, the company also plans to streamline its operation and cut underperforming products from the portfolio.

From Barron's

And Mateta has been the chief culprit for their struggles in front of goal, scoring four fewer than expected - though seven other Palace players are also underperforming their xG by one goal or more.

From BBC

One reason that few families invest in gold is that it underperformed stocks for a long period, Sinclair says.

From Barron's