© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Exam: TOEIC

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.

underprice

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈpraɪs/

KK: /ʌndərˈpraɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To set a price that is lower than what is considered fair or typical for a product or service.

Example: The company decided to underprice their new product to attract more customers.

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.

underproduction

IPA: /ˌʌndərprəˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /ʌndərprəˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of producing less than what is needed or expected, resulting in a shortage.

Example: The factory faced underproduction due to a lack of raw materials.

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.

undersupply

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsʌplaɪ/

KK: /ʌndərsəˈplaɪ/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or expected.

Example: The undersupply of water in the region has caused serious problems for farmers.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide less of something than is needed or expected.

Example: The company undersupplied the stores with new products, leading to empty shelves.

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.

underwrite

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To provide financial support or guarantee for a project, often in the context of insurance or investments.

Example: The company decided to underwrite the new insurance policy for small businesses.

transitive verb

Definition: To take on financial responsibility for something, such as guaranteeing a loan or insurance policy, or agreeing to buy unsold stocks at a set price.

Example: The bank decided to underwrite the new housing project to ensure its success.

←1

...

222223224

...

235→