underemphasized
/ˌʌndərˈɛmfəsaɪzd/
adjective
- Not given enough importance or attention; treated as less significant than deserved.
- The role of women in the early space program is often underemphasized in history books.
- In many schools, creative subjects like art and music are underemphasized compared to math and science.
- The health risks of sitting for long hours are underemphasized in most workplace wellness programs.
verb
- To give too little importance or attention to something; to treat something as less significant than it deserves.
- The report underemphasized the environmental damage caused by the factory.
- We should not underemphasize the importance of sleep for overall health.
- Teachers often underemphasize the value of learning from failure.
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