1. to react with less emotion, force, or intensity than expected or appropriate
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• She always underreacts to criticism and stays calm.
• The team underreacts to victories and defeats alike.
• He underreacts to emergencies, which can be both helpful and concerning.
• The politician underreacts to scandals to avoid drawing more attention.
• When her dog went missing, she underreacts and methodically searched the neighborhood.
• The stock market underreacts to positive news sometimes.