underact

Meanings

• verb

  act in a manner that is less than what is expected or necessary

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Antonyms

overact

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Variants

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underact , underacted , underacting , underacts

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Etymology

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From under- 'beneath' + act 'do'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'underact' is often used in the context of performance evaluations and reviews.

2. In some contexts, underacting can be intentional, such as in acting or comedy.

3. Underacting can also refer to underreacting, which means responding too slowly to a situation

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Related Concepts

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1. underperform: Refers to not meeting the expected or required level of performance

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How to Memorize "underact"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is expected to do more but only does the minimum

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'below average' or 'not living up to expectations'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'less than expected' to remember the meaning

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