Definition

Not working well or not achieving the expected results.

Example

The bank had to deal with several nonperforming loans that were not being paid back.

Conversation

I heard that some of the company's projects are nonperforming this quarter.

Yeah, it's a bit concerning, especially with the upcoming reviews.

I wonder how they plan to handle all the nonperforming assets.

Hopefully, they have a strategy in place to turn things around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonperforming → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "performing" (from Latin "performare", meaning to carry out or accomplish). The word "nonperforming" describes something that is not carrying out its intended function or task.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') doing something 'successfully' ('performing') — that's why nonperforming means not accomplishing its intended purpose.

Visually Confused Words