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underplay

UK
/ˌʌndəˈpleɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpleɪ/

Translations

underplayverb
underplayed
Past Simple
underplayed
Past Participle
underplaying
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpleɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpleɪ/
He tends to underplay his achievements.
Он склонен преуменьшать свои достижения.
Additional translations
недоигрывать
Synonyms
downplay
minimize
diminish
soft-pedal
play down
underplaynoun
underplays
pl
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpleɪ/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈpleɪ/
The underplay of the risks led to a financial crisis.
Недооценка рисков привела к финансовому кризису.
Additional translations
уменьшение значения
преуменьшение

Definitions

underplayverb
To present or perform something in a restrained or subtle manner.
The actor chose to underplay his role, giving a more nuanced performance.
To downplay or minimize the importance or significance of something.
She tends to underplay her achievements, even though she has accomplished a lot.
In card games, to play a lower card than is required or expected, often to deceive or gain a strategic advantage.
She decided to underplay by laying a three of hearts instead of her queen.
underplaynoun
A performance or portrayal that is intentionally restrained or subtle.
The actor's underplay of the character added depth to the performance.
An instance of playing a lower card than necessary in a card game.
His clever underplay caught the other players off guard.
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