underact

• Verbo usado para descrever a atuação de um papel ou a execução de uma ação com menos intensidade ou emoção do que o esperado ou exigido.

A verb used to describe the act of performing a role or action with less intensity or emotion than expected or required.

1. Act with restraintC1formal

   To perform a role in a play or film with deliberate subtlety and minimal emotional display.

   Atuar com contenção

   • The actor chose to underact the dramatic scene, letting the silence speak.
   • She underacted her part, making the character seem more mysterious.
   • In the final act, he underacted to contrast with the other performers.

   Sinônimosplay downtone downunderplayunderstate

   Antônimosemoteexaggeratehamoveract