overperformed

Did better than anticipated

Overperformed means exceeded expectations or performed better than predicted.

The word appears most often in business and sports contexts: The stock overperformed the market by twelve percent, She overperformed in the playoffs.

It implies a standard or forecast against which actual results are measured.

The opposite is underperformed.

surpassing

exceeded

Went past a limit

outshone · eclipsed · outclassed · transcended · surpassed · topped · bettered · dominated · prevailed · overtook

achievement

breakthrough

Sudden important advance

accomplishment · feat · coup · personal best · career high · record-breaking · standout · blockbuster · home run · grand slam

excellence

exceptional

Notably above the norm

superb · remarkable · phenomenal · impressive · extraordinary · exemplary · distinguished · standout · elite · top-tier

pressure

burnout

Chronic occupational depletion

overextension · strain · high expectations · imposter syndrome · fear of failure · perfectionism · overcommitment · running on fumes · overdrive · relentless

evaluation

upgraded

Raised in quality

Opposites
performance relative to expectations

overperformedunderperformed

Failed to reach potential

underdelivered · disappointed · fell short · underwhelmed · underachieved

degree of success

overperformedflopped

Failed completely

bombed · tanked · failed · crashed · busted

Family

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