deemphasised
Reduced in importance
Deemphasised is the British spelling of deemphasized—the past tense of deemphasise, meaning to reduce in importance or prominence.
What was once central gets pushed to the background: The new curriculum deemphasised rote memorization in favour of critical thinking.
The word often appears in discussions of shifting priorities or changing focus.
Deliberately minimized in expression
- toned-downMade less extreme
- soft-pedaledDiminished in emphasis
- underplayedRestrained in expression
- backgroundedGiven less prominence
minimized · sidelined · subordinated · muted · subdued · low-key · restrained · diminished
Not noticed or considered
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- sidelinedRemoved from participation
- marginalizedPushed to society's edges
overshadowed · eclipsed · unnoticed · unacknowledged · unrecognized · omitted · bypassed · passed-over
Deliberately minimized in expression
faint · subdued · restrained · low-key · unobtrusive · modest · discreet · quiet
understated
Deliberately minimized in expression
- toned-downMade less extreme
- soft-pedaledDiminished in emphasis
- underplayedRestrained in expression
backgrounded · minimized · sidelined · subordinated · muted · subdued · low-key · restrained · diminished · lessened
overlooked
Not noticed or considered
marginalized · overshadowed · eclipsed · unnoticed · unacknowledged · unrecognized · omitted · bypassed · passed-over · unconsidered
understated
Deliberately minimized in expression
gentle · faint · subdued · restrained · low-key · unobtrusive · modest · discreet · quiet · reserved
deemphasisedemphasised
Gave special importance to
emphasized · stressed · highlighted · accentuated · underscored
deemphasisedhighlighted
Marked for emphasis
bolded · accentuated · showcased · called out · flagged