English Explanatory Dictionary

underreaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reaction that is inadequate or insufficient.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-underreaction.wav

Word forms

underreaction underreactions

Etymology

From under- + reaction.

Antonyms

overreaction
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