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overachiever

o·ver·a·chieve
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver-uh-cheev]
    • /ˌoʊ vər əˈtʃiv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver-uh-cheev]
    • /ˌoʊ vər əˈtʃiv/

Definitions of overachiever word

  • verb without object overachiever to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude. 1
  • verb without object overachiever to perform better or achieve more than expected, especially by others. 1
  • noun overachiever One who overachieves; one who has too much success. 1
  • noun overachiever person who excels 1
See all 4 definitions of overachiever

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Origin of overachiever

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; over- + achieve, or by back formation from overachiever

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Parts of speech for Overachiever

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Overachiever

overachiever popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for overachiever

noun overachiever

  • workaholic — a person who works compulsively at the expense of other pursuits.
  • type a — of or relating to a pattern of behavior characterized by competitiveness, a sense of urgency, impatience, perfectionism, and assertiveness, and possibly associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
  • workhorse — a horse used for plowing, hauling, and other heavy labor, as distinguished from a riding horse, racehorse, etc.
  • genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
  • perfectionist — a person who adheres to or believes in perfectionism.
All 9 Synonyms of overachiever

Antonyms for overachiever

noun overachiever

  • slacker — a slack condition or part.
  • underachiever — a student who performs less well in school than would be expected on the basis of abilities indicated by intelligence and aptitude tests, etc.
  • idealist — a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc. Synonyms: optimist, perfectionist, reformer, visionary, utopianist. Antonyms: pragmatist, skeptic, cynic.
  • loafer — a person who loafs; lazy person; idler.
All 4 Antonyms of overachiever

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