underemphasis

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

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Definition of underemphasis

: 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, "NBA Players Don’t Need College," 24 Oct. 2018

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“Underemphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underemphasis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2020.

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