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underperform

IPA: /ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrm/

KK: /ʌndərpərˈfɔrm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform at a level that is lower than expected or required.

Example: The team has underperformed this season, finishing at the bottom of the league.

transitive verb

Definition: To do worse than expected or compared to something else, especially in terms of performance or results.

Example: The company's sales underperformed compared to last year's figures.

underperformer

IPA: /ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrmər/

KK: /ʌndərpərˈfɔrmər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that does not perform as well as expected or is below average in performance.

Example: The team had to address the issues with the underperformer to improve overall results.

underperforming

IPA: /ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːmɪŋ/

KK: /ʌndərpərˈfɔrmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This describes something or someone that is not achieving the expected level of performance or results.

Example: The underperforming team needs to improve their strategies to win more games.

verb

Definition: To perform below the expected or required level of achievement or success.

Example: The team has been underperforming this season, resulting in fewer wins than last year.

underpriced

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈpraɪst/

KK: /ʌndərˈpraɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having a price that is lower than what is considered fair or typical.

Example: The underpriced items sold quickly at the clearance sale.

undersell

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

KK: /ʌndərˈsɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To sell something for a lower price than it is worth or lower than what others are selling it for.

Example: The store decided to undersell its competitors to attract more customers.

understaffed

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstæft/

KK: /ʌndərˈstæft/

adjective

Definition: Having too few workers to handle the tasks or responsibilities effectively.

Example: The restaurant was understaffed, leading to long wait times for customers.

underutilize

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ʌndərˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To use something less than its full potential or capacity.

Example: The company tends to underutilize its resources, leading to wasted opportunities.

underutilized

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈjuːtəˌlaɪzd/

KK: /ʌndərˈjuːtəˌlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Not used to its full potential or capacity.

Example: The resources in the project are underutilized, leading to wasted opportunities.

verb

Definition: To use something less than its full potential or capacity.

Example: The resources were underutilized, leading to wasted opportunities.

unemployed

IPA: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

KK: /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not having a job or work, especially when this is not by choice.

Example: After losing his job, he remained unemployed for several months.

noun

Definition: A group of people who do not have jobs and are looking for work.

Example: The government is providing support for the unemployed during the economic crisis.

uninsured

IPA: /ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊrd/

KK: /ʌnɪnˈʃʊrd/

adjective

Definition: Not having insurance coverage, especially in relation to health, auto, or property.

Example: Many people are concerned about the risks of being uninsured while driving.

noun

Definition: A person or group that does not have insurance coverage, often in the context of health or auto insurance.

Example: Many uninsured individuals struggle to pay for medical care.

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