flunker
One who bombed
A flunker is someone who flunks—fails an exam, a course, or gets expelled from school for poor performance.
The term is informal and slightly dated: He was the class flunker, always scraping by.
It can also describe anyone who fails at something: a flunker of job interviews.
Flaw in one's nature
- examFormal knowledge assessment
- testEvaluative examination
- gradeClassification by rank
- retakeAttempt something again
remedial · probation · dropout · repeat · underachiever · incomplete · unsatisfactory · homework
Complete failure or cancellation
- loserDefeated competitor
- underperformerOne missing their targets
- also-ranUnsuccessful competitor
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
incompetent · ne'er-do-well · dud · bust · reject · hopeless case · write-off · no-hoper
failing
Flaw in one's nature
retake · remedial · probation · dropout · repeat · underachiever · incomplete · unsatisfactory · homework · coursework
washout
Complete failure or cancellation
- loserDefeated competitor
- underperformerOne missing their targets
- also-ranUnsuccessful competitor
disappointment · incompetent · ne'er-do-well · dud · bust · reject · hopeless case · write-off · no-hoper · deadbeat
flunkervaledictorian
Top-ranked graduating student
honor student · straight-A student · dean's list student · summa cum laude · honors graduate
- flunk outFail academically and leave