adjective as in strong fondness

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underperforming, failing, lagging

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Example Sentences

Example:The group of smokers underperformed in the most recent quit-smoking challenge.

Definition:A verb phrase meaning to do worse than others in a specific task.

From underperforming

Example:Despite his efforts, he failed to outsmoke anyone in the competition.

Definition:A verb meaning to not succeed in a task or goal.

From failing

Example:Many participants were lagging in their attempts to outsmoke the dominant champion.

Definition:Verb meaning to be slow or behind in comparison to others.

From lagging