Underperformance

Pronunciation: /əndərpərˈfɔːrməns/

Underperformance (noun)

  1. When someone or something does not reach the level of results that was expected.
  2. A situation where performance is lower than planned goals, targets, or standards.
  3. Lower-than-usual output or results in a sport, machine, or system compared with normal performance.

Examples

  • The team blamed underperformance for the missed goals.
  • Underperformance can happen when plans are unrealistic.