Underreact

//ˌʌnd.əɹ.ɹiˈækt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To react inadequately. intransitive

    "“Investors tend to underreact to positive fundamental change,” said Horacio Valeiras, chief investment officer of Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management."

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"“Investors tend to underreact to positive fundamental change,” said Horacio Valeiras, chief investment officer of Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management."

Etymology

From under- + react.

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