Definition of underperform

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perfunctory
Definition: (adjective) unenthusiastic, routine, or mechanical.
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un·der·per·form

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VERB:
un·der·per·formed, un·der·per·form·ing, un·der·per·forms
VERB:
tr.

To perform not as well as (something else): three stocks that underperformed the market as a whole.
To perform (a musical or theatrical work, for example) too seldom: In recent years, her plays have been underperformed.

VERB:
intr.

To exhibit a level of performance that is below the standard: Defense industry companies have underperformed during the last two quarters.

OTHER FORMS:
under·per·formance(Noun), under·per·former(Noun)

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