Word: understatedness
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There is definitely an understated quality to Maher, who sports a blue denim shirt tucked into black dress pants but no coat or tie.
As a middle school U.S. history teacher, I cannot cover the early 1800s or the Civil War without hearing Professor Gienapp’s kind and understated voice. He brought out “the better angels of our nature” in every minute of his teaching.
Burning Spear is also an able percussionist and his understated contributions on the congas and woodblocks emphasized the subtlety of his music. His solos were carefully spaced, never devolving into manic virtuosity but underlining Spear’s flair for nuance and rhythm.
When your professional, understated resume lands you an interview, it’s time to go out and practice interviews. Brackin says that recruiters often ask open-ended questions—“Tell me about yourself” is a frequent favorite—putting the onus on...
Those expecting to be blown away by the songwriting, though, may be disappointed. Matthews’ appealing—if somewhat somber—set of songs is more traditional than most of DMB’s output. He explores his emotional range on the single “Gravedigger?...