Overachiever

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈətʃivɝ/

Overachiever (noun)

  1. A person who does much better than expected in school or work, often aiming for very high results.
  2. Someone who tries very hard to achieve more than others, sometimes causing stress or pressure for themselves.

Examples

  • The overachiever studies early and finishes every assignment ahead of time.
  • An overachiever often wins prizes because of strong top student drive.