underemphasis

noun

un·​der·​em·​pha·​sis ˌən-dər-ˈem(p)-fə-səs 

: less emphasis than is possible or desirable

Examples of underemphasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The presence of such players—who inevitably become leaders on their college teams—may have helped spread the underemphasis on academics that already afflicts too many student athletes. —Andrew Zimbalist, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above