muted

/mjˈuːtɪd/

/ˈmjutɪd/

muted

in a softened tone

synonyms : hushed

being or made softer or less loud or clear

synonyms : dull

Examples

1. Criticism of Saudi Arabia, a close U.S. ally, and its intervention in Yemen's brutal civil war was more muted.

2. Criticism of Saudi Arabia, a close U.S. ally, and its intervention in Yemen's brutal civil war was more muted.

3. Early media reactions to Ivester’s comments were relatively muted.

4. The calls for destruction were more muted.