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Underreaction

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Meaning

A reaction that is inadequate or insufficient..

Example Sentences

If there was no consensus on tapabocas, I thought I might at least find a safe midpoint between overreactions and underreactions.

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What does underreaction mean?

Underreaction means A reaction that is inadequate or insufficient..

What is a synonym for underreaction?

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What is the opposite of underreaction?

Possible antonyms include overreaction.

How do you use underreaction in a sentence?

If there was no consensus on tapabocas, I thought I might at least find a safe midpoint between overreactions and underreactions.

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