underplayed 1 of 2

underplayed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of underplay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplayed
Adjective
  • Both WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines said their operations were unaffected by the hacks.
    Sean Lyngaas, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
  • Russian Security Council deputy chairman of Dmitry Medvedev also said Iran's critical nuclear infrastructure appeared to be unaffected or to have sustained only minor damage.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • This conservative approach often understated the true value of crypto holdings on corporate balance sheets.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Choose a profitable niche The importance of choosing a profitable niche cannot be understated.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Defying the typical approach where women tend to remain subdued and silent, often fearful of additional scrutiny.
    Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Its madras inventory today includes these seven-inch shorts in a slightly more subdued and earthy pattern and color.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the exchange.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Chief among them is that Iran's retaliatory strike turned out to be more restrained than many had feared.
    , CNBC, 24 June 2025
  • His cooking balances the delicate, restrained flavors of traditional kaiseki with the richer, more robust flavors he’s explored in Western kitchens.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • But that ordinance did not have the financial penalties that Seminole enacted.
    Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • After Seminole enacted its restrictions, wildlife officials noticed bears began wandering west into Orange County.
    Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Underplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplayed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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