This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
underemphasize
[ uhn-der-em-fuh-sahyz ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈɛm fəˌsaɪz /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
verb (used with object), un·der·em·pha·sized, un·der·em·pha·siz·ing.
to give less than sufficient emphasis to; minimize.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Also especially British, un·der·em·pha·sise .
Words nearby underemphasize
underdress, underdressed, underdrive, undereducate, underemphasis, underemphasize, underemployed, underendowed, underestimate, underexpose, underexposure
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023