underreact

(-rē akt)

intransitive verb

to react with less emotion, force, or intensity than is appropriate or expected

See underreact in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb un·der·re·act·ed, un·der·re·act·ing, un·der·re·acts
To react with insufficient enthusiasm, force, or emphasis.

Related Forms:

  • unˌder·re·acˈtion noun
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