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underact

UK
/ˌʌndəˈrækt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈækt/

Translations

underactverb
underacted
Past Simple
underacted
Past Participle
underacting
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈrækt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈækt/
sous-jouerAu théâtre ou au cinéma : jouer avec retenue, sans surjouer.
The actor chose to underact in the dramatic scene, allowing the audience to focus on the dialogue rather than his emotions.
L’acteur a choisi de sous-jouer dans la scène dramatique, laissant le public se concentrer sur le dialogue plutôt que sur ses émotions.
Additional translations
sous-performerTechnique et gestion : fonctionner ou produire des résultats en dessous du niveau attendu.
Synonyms
downplay
minimize
diminish
soft-pedal
play down
Antonyms
overact

Definitions

underactverb
To perform (a role) with restraint or subtlety, often to the point of being less expressive than expected.
The actor chose to underact in the dramatic scene, allowing the audience to focus on the dialogue rather than his emotions.
To act or function at a level below normal or expected performance.
If the pump underacts, the system pressure will drop.
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