underacting

[US]/[ˈʌndərˌæktɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈʌndərˌæktɪŋ]/

Translation

adj.Not performing adequately; failing to act effectively.
v.(of an actor) Performing in a subdued or understated manner.
adv.In an understated or subdued manner.

Phrases & Collocations

underacting pressure

underacting role

underacting performance

being underacting

underacting skills

severely underacting

underacting now

underacting slightly

underacting stage

underacting effect

Example Sentences

the actor's underacting was noticeable in the dramatic scene.

we criticized the team for their underacting during the crucial match.

the director felt the lead actress was slightly underacting her role.

his underacting contributed to the film's lack of emotional impact.

despite the challenging script, the actor's underacting was a disappointment.

the critic pointed out the protagonist's consistent underacting throughout the play.

the underacting made the villain seem less menacing and believable.

the casting director warned against hiring actors prone to underacting.

the play suffered from pervasive underacting among the supporting cast.

the director tried to correct the actor's tendency towards underacting.

the audience noticed the subtle underacting in the supporting character's lines.

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