flunkout
Failed student departure
A flunkout is someone who has been expelled from school for academic failure.
The term carries more stigma than dropout, which implies choice: He was the family flunkout, kicked out of two colleges before finding his path.
Less common than the verb phrase flunk out.
Forced permanent removal
- dismissalRemoval from position
- probationSupervised trial period
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- underachievementPerforming below one's capability
Sadness from unmet expectations
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- regretSorrow over past actions
- dejectionState of lowness
discouragement · humiliation · dismay · mortification · crestfallen · self-doubt · despondency · inadequacy
Reverse in progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- GEDAlternative diploma certification
- reenrollmentSigning up again
expulsion
Forced permanent removal
- dismissalRemoval from position
- probationSupervised trial period
- withdrawalAct of taking away
disappointment
Sadness from unmet expectations
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- regretSorrow over past actions
dejection · discouragement · humiliation · dismay · mortification · crestfallen · self-doubt · despondency · inadequacy · frustration
setback
Reverse in progress
flunkoutgraduate
One who earned degree
valedictorian · honors graduate · summa cum laude · honor student · star student
flunkoutalumnus
Male former student
alumna · degree holder · commencement speaker · class president · Phi Beta Kappa