underplay Synonyms
underplay Meaning
underplay (v)
act (a role) with great restraint
play a card lower than (a held high card)
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.
underplay (n.)
The act of underplaying.
underplay Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Her understated attire underplayed her true beauty.
- The musician underplayed his talent, presenting a modest performance.
- The company's marketing campaign underplayed the shortcomings of the product.
- He underplayed his significance in the project, giving credit to others.
- The historian underplayed the role of marginalized groups in the historical narrative.
- The athlete underplayed his injuries, determined to compete despite the pain.
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
downplay,understate, belittle, denigrate, derogate, disparage, play down, de-emphasize,soft-pedal, minimize
elaborate, pad, exaggerate,exaggerate, overstate, elaborate, overstate, pad, overdo, overdo
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.
