nonachiever

nonachiever
/non'euh chee"veuhr/, n.
1. a student who fares poorly in the classroom or has failing grades.
2. any person who does not succeed or progress, esp. because of lack of interest or motivation.
[1970-75; NON- + ACHIEVER]

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