missed targets

• shortfallFailure to reach quota
• failureLack of success
• deadlineTime limit for completion
• quotaFixed assigned amount
• underperformanceFailing to meet expectations

goals · revenue · sales · disappointment · falling short · gap · deficit · benchmark · expectations · slump · miss · underachievement · pressure · quarterly · projections · blame · accountability · setback

• setbacksfailing, back to square one, stuck, losing, stumbles