underperformer

English

Etymology

underperform +‎ -er

Noun

underperformer (plural underperformers)

  1. One who or that which underperforms, having performance that is below average or below expectations; often specifically a company or stock
    • 1986, June 24, “Donna Stef Hansard”, in Lord & Taylor Parent Firm Undecided About May Offer‎:
      "Any underperformer in this business is vulnerable as a takeover," Raiff said.

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