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Undershoot

usgb/ˌʌndərˈʃuːt/Volume
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Not Quite EnoughPlay
Use 'undershoot' to emphasize that an effort was made but didn't suffice. SlideDespite the team's efforts, they undershot the deadline.
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Visual ImageryPlay
'Undershoot' often evokes a visual of something falling short of a physical point. SlideHe jumped to catch the ball but undershot by a few inches.
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Implies EffortPlay
Using 'undershoot' suggests an attempt was made, unlike simply not doing something. SlideWe planned to sell 100 tickets but undershot by 20.