underplayed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of underplayednext
as in unaffected

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underplayed

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verb

past tense of underplay
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as in understated

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as in overplayed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplayed
  1. unaffected
  2. understated
  3. subdued
  4. downplayed
  5. restrained
  6. enacted
Adjective
  • Network connectivity to Meta's frontend web servers remains unaffected.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the order, Canadians can still access TikTok, as the app itself remains unaffected by the directive.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unaffected
Verb
  • The image of agoraphobic Pansy looking out her backyard window is so powerfully understated that Leigh’s psychodrama reaches the margins of Antonioni and Ingmar Bergman.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Little Luxuries Perfect for the understated yet discerning gift-giver, Gucci’s smaller items bring big impact.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of understated
Adjective
  • Even a traditional white marble fireplace can have an impact in a subdued way when paired with a corresponding wall paint color.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Advertisement The spry 76-year-old with bushy gray hair growing horizontally off his head like a subdued Doc Brown is the white hat — the boss — on his crew.
    Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of subdued
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Lithuanian authorities downplayed the prospect of nefarious activity, insisting that no evidence pointing to sabotage had yet been uncovered.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • In a Meet the Press interview almost a decade later, Gingrich downplayed the official sanction.
    NBC News, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of downplayed
Adjective
  • Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.
    Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of restrained
Verb
  • Since it was enacted in California in January, 32 alerts have been issued and 27 young Black people found, Bradford said.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The federal legislation that created this approach was enacted in 1973 and quickly accepted nationwide.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enacted
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