underplay Sentence Examples

  1. The actor underplayed his role in the film, leaving the audience underwhelmed.
  2. Despite the catastrophic loss, the news report underplayed the severity of the situation.
  3. He tried to underplay his accomplishments, but his resume spoke volumes.
  4. The government underplayed the risks associated with the new energy policy.
  5. Her understated attire underplayed her true beauty.
  6. The musician underplayed his talent, presenting a modest performance.
  7. The company's marketing campaign underplayed the shortcomings of the product.
  8. He underplayed his significance in the project, giving credit to others.
  9. The historian underplayed the role of marginalized groups in the historical narrative.
  10. The athlete underplayed his injuries, determined to compete despite the pain.

underplay Meaning

Wordnet

underplay (v)

act (a role) with great restraint

play a card lower than (a held high card)

Webster

underplay (v. i.)

To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.

To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.

Webster

underplay (n.)

The act of underplaying.

FAQs About the word underplay

act (a role) with great restraint, play a card lower than (a held high card)To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part., To play a l

understate, downplay, disparage, play down,soft-pedal, belittle, de-emphasize, minimize, derogate, denigrate

pad, elaborate, elaborate,exaggerate, overstate, overdo, exaggerate, overdo, pad, overstate

The actor underplayed his role in the film, leaving the audience underwhelmed.

Despite the catastrophic loss, the news report underplayed the severity of the situation.

He tried to underplay his accomplishments, but his resume spoke volumes.

The government underplayed the risks associated with the new energy policy.