underact

[US]/ˌʌndərˈækt/
[UK]/ˌʌndərˈækt/

Translation

v.to perform insufficiently or without effort; to act with less energy or intensity than is required
Word Forms
Third Person Singularunderacts
Present Participleunderacting
Past Tenseunderacted
Past Participleunderacted

Phrases & Collocations

underact a scene

underact in roles

underact for effect

underact the emotion

underact the performance

underact the character

underact the dialogue

underact the situation

underact the response

underact the tension

Example Sentences

he tends to underact in dramatic scenes.

sometimes, it's better to underact than to overact.

the actor decided to underact for a more realistic performance.

directors often advise their actors to underact in subtle moments.

she realized she had a tendency to underact during auditions.

underacting can sometimes convey deeper emotions.

the scene required him to underact to match the mood.

many critics praised her for choosing to underact.

he believes that underacting can make the character more relatable.

in this film, the lead actor chose to underact throughout.

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