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Underemphasis

Noun

1. The act or practice of giving insufficient emphasis or importance to something.

Example sentences:

1. Her underemphasis on proper nutrition led to health problems.
2. The underemphasis of art in the school curriculum is disappointing to many students.
3. The speaker's deliberate underemphasis of the issue only served to increase confusion.

Verb

1. To deliberately downplay or make less important.

Example sentences:

1. The politician tried to underemphasize his previous scandals.
2. The company's marketing strategy underemphasized the product's key features.
3. His speech underemphasized the efforts of the team members, causing dissatisfaction.

Adjective

1. Not given enough importance or significance.

Example sentences:

1. The underemphasis issue was overlooked by the committee.
2. The movie received mixed reviews due to its underemphasized acting performances.
3. The underemphasized elements of the painting added depth to its meaning.