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Underact

Underact \Un`der*act"\, v. t. To perform inefficiently, as a play; to act feebly.

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underact

vb. To act in an understated manner or with little expressiveness

WordNet
underact

v. act (a role) with great restraint [syn: underplay] [ant: overact]

Usage examples of "underact".

Despite underwritten supporting roles and an underacted lead performance (as well as, at times, too ponderous a pace), I must say that I was very impressed with Unbreakable.