Meaning & use
Overachievers
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People who perform better, work harder, or accomplish more than is expected of them, especially relative to their perceived ability.
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The honors program was full of overachievers juggling multiple extracurriculars.
Her parents raised a household of overachievers, each excelling in a different field.
A note on using this word
Despite its positive connotation of success, 'overachiever' can also imply unhealthy perfectionism or excessive striving.
Words with a similar meaning
high achieversgo-getters
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Words with an opposite meaning
underachievers
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