Downplayed
Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪd/
Downplayed (adj)
- Shown as less important, serious, or true than it really is.
- Presented with less emphasis or detail than expected.
Downplayed (verb)
- To make something seem less important, serious, or harmful than it is.
Examples
- They downplayed the mistake to reduce its importance.
- The manager downplayed the delay to reduce its importance.
Downplayed (adjective)
Examples
- The report was downplayed to make the problem seem less serious.
- Her concerns were downplayed, so they seemed less important.