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单词 overachiever
释义

overachiever

noun

over·​achiev·​er ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchē-vər How to pronounce overachiever (audio)
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age
overachieve
ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchēv How to pronounce overachiever (audio)
intransitive verb
overachievement
ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchēv-mənt How to pronounce overachiever (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

She is an overachiever who plans to attend a top college.
Recent Examples on the Web For Binh, being the only Asian kid in his community, he was picked on a lot and felt the only way to combat it was to be an overachiever in school and being overly-kind. Virginia Coombs, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 In some ways, that was [natural for me] as an overachiever. Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 13 June 2022 Atkinson is regarded as one of the top developmental coaches, a reputation boosted by a stint with the Nets when the team was seen as an overachiever. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022 Krzyzewski believes the hunger factor could be the difference-maker in whether this group becomes an underachiever with an early NCAA tourney exit or an overachiever that cuts down the nets in April. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2022 The 25th entry in the Pixar feature canon centers on 13-year-old overachiever Mei (voiced by Rosalie Chiang). Lacey Vorrasi-banis, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2022 The dutiful daughter of a perfectionist mother, Ming ( Sandra Oh ), Mei is an overachiever who may well become a United Nations secretary-general, as her mom expects. Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2022 Described as an overachiever by her sister, Maggie, who was set to graduate in the spring, was involved in many extracurricular activities at school and was always the first to volunteer. NBC News, 2 Jan. 2022 As Marty wraps up his totally hilarious and inappropriate practice session with the rabbi and teen overachiever Emily, Ike lies like a predator in wait. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

overachiever

noun

over·​achiev·​er ˌō-və-rə-ˈchē-vər How to pronounce overachiever (audio)
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age

overachiever

noun

as in achiever

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • achiever
  • powerhouse
  • highflier
  • doer
  • go-getter
  • hustler
  • bootstrapper
  • highflyer
  • individualist
  • self-starter
  • hummer
  • live wire
  • comer
  • enterpriser
  • go-ahead
  • he-man
  • eager beaver

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • underachiever
  • idler
  • loafer
  • procrastinator
  • shirker
  • dawdler
  • trifler
  • slacker
  • putterer
  • malingerer
  • sluggard
  • lounger
  • lazybones
  • goldbrick
  • drone
  • laggard
  • dreamer
  • lingerer
  • slowpoke
  • loiterer
  • daydreamer
  • ignorer
  • dallier
  • dropout
  • neglecter
  • quitter
  • stick-in-the-mud
  • ne'er-do-well
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