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nonachiever

/nɒnˈætʃɪvər/ · non.a.chi.ever
noun
  1. A person who fails to achieve their goals or meet expectations. The teacher struggled to motivate the nonachiever in her class, who consistently fell behind in his studies.
  2. Someone who does not achieve success or recognition in a particular field or activity. The nonachiever in the company was let go after a year of underperforming in his role.
Did you know? The term 'nonachiever' is often used in educational and corporate settings to describe individuals who require additional support or motivation to reach their full potential.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 12, 2026