underemphasizing
The word “underemphasizing” has 6 syllables: un-der-em-pha-si-zing
It's pronounced as /ˌʌn.dɚˈɛm.fə.saɪ.zɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for underemphasizing?
In the thesaurus, “underemphasizing” has 7 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for underemphasizing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for underemphasizing
- belittling
- de-emphasizing
- discounting
- disparaging
- minimizing
- playing down
- understating
Antonyms for underemphasizing
- accenting
- accentuating
- advertising
- boosting
- emphasizing
- featuring
- focusing
- focussing
- foregrounding
- highlighting
- identifying
- illuminating
- pinpointing
- playing up
- plugging
- pressing
- promoting
- publicizing
- punctuating
- spotlighting
- stressing
Meanings of underemphasizing
- verb
- To place insufficient emphasis on.
Example Sentences
- The speaker was underemphasizing the severity of the economic crisis.
- By underemphasizing mental health, the policy fails to address a key issue.
- The teacher was criticized for underemphasizing the importance of grammar.
- Some leaders are underemphasizing long-term planning in favor of quick wins.
- The article was clearly underemphasizing the risks involved in the experiment.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to underemphasizing, such as: accenting, accentuating, advertising, belittling, boosting, de-emphasizing, discounting.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.