Overachiever

usgb/ˌəʊvərəˈtʃiːvər/
noun

A person who does more than is asked or expected, often achieving more than others.

Despite being younger than his colleagues, John stood out as an overachiever.
Visual representation of "overachiever" - a person who does more than is asked or expected, often achieving more than others

Often appears as...

  • academic overachiever
  • professional overachiever
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Positive Nuance

'Overachiever' often has a positive tone, suggesting admiration for someone's exceptional effort.

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Her classmates called her an overachiever because she always exceeded the teachers' expectations.
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Possibly Negative

Sometimes 'overachiever' can imply that someone is working too hard to gain approval or success.

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He's labeled an overachiever because he constantly seeks the boss's praise by working late.
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Comparative Context

Use 'overachiever' to compare somebody's performance against a group or standard.

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As an academic overachiever, Maria often surpassed her peers in grades and research.
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