Undermatching

Pronunciation: /ˈəndɝˈmætˈtʃɪŋ/

Undermatching (noun)

  1. Choosing a less challenging option than what one is capable of achieving.

Examples

  • Choosing a less challenging school is an example of undermatching.
  • Undermatching happens when students choose easier schools.

Common collocations: make an undermatching choice, experience undermatching, avoid undermatching

Synonyms of Undermatching

Neutral

Antonyms of Undermatching

  • when students attend colleges that exceed their academic abilities.