লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
underplay
This term describes a deliberate reduction in perceived intensity, whether in communication or artistic performance. When used in a social or political context, it suggests a strategic attempt to minimize a problem or achievement, often to manage public perception or avoid alarm. It carries a nuance of calculated modesty or deceptive minimization.
In the performing arts, the word shifts toward a positive connotation of sophistication. It refers to a style of acting where the performer avoids melodrama, relying instead on nuance and internal tension to convey emotion. This creates a sense of realism and allows the audience to engage more deeply with the character's psychological state.
Meanings
Examples
The CEO tried to underplay the losses during the annual meeting.
I should underplay my excitement so they do not think I am desperate for the job.
She decided to underplay the severity of the situation to avoid causing a panic.
The actor chose to underplay the role of the villain to make him more menacing.
He really knows how to underplay a character and let the audience feel the tension.
Maybe I can underplay this part and make it feel more natural.
The lead actress tended to underplay in the first act to build a slow burn.
It is better to underplay than to overact in a minimalist play.