de-emphasised
Given less prominence
De-emphasised is the British spelling of de-emphasized, meaning to reduce the importance or prominence given to something.
What was once highlighted or stressed gets downplayed: The new curriculum de-emphasised rote memorisation in favour of critical thinking.
The opposite of emphasise.
Removed from participation
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- undervaluedRated below true worth
discounted · deprioritized · backgrounded · peripheral · secondary · subordinated · relegated · disregarded
Deliberately minimized in expression
- underplayedRestrained in expression
- minimizedReduced to smallest extent
- soft-pedaledDiminished in emphasis
- toned-downMade less extreme
diminished · lessened · reduced · moderated · tempered · mitigated · attenuated · muted
Made quieter or softer
understated · nuanced · subdued · hushed · quiet · dim · blurred · diffuse
One's formative experiences
- secondaryLesser in rank
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
- fadedLost original color
- mutedMade quieter or softer
inactive · disabled · dimmed · ghosted · watermarked · translucent · backdrop · supporting
sidelined
Removed from participation
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
undervalued · discounted · deprioritized · backgrounded · peripheral · secondary · subordinated · relegated · disregarded · passed-over
understated
Deliberately minimized in expression
- underplayedRestrained in expression
- minimizedReduced to smallest extent
- soft-pedaledDiminished in emphasis
toned-down · diminished · lessened · reduced · moderated · tempered · mitigated · attenuated · muted · subdued
muted
Made quieter or softer
delicate · understated · nuanced · subdued · hushed · quiet · dim · blurred · diffuse · indistinct
background
One's formative experiences
muted · inactive · disabled · dimmed · ghosted · watermarked · translucent · backdrop · supporting · ancillary
de-emphasisedemphasised
Gave special importance to
highlighted · stressed · accentuated · foregrounded · spotlighted
de-emphasisedemphasised
Gave special importance to
stressed · accented · accentuated · underlined · intensified