understated

UK
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

Translations

understatedadjective
more understated
Comp.
most understated
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/
Her style is very understated and elegant.
Её стиль очень сдержанный и элегантный.
understatedpast participle
UK
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈsteɪtɪd/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb 'understate'.
understateverb

understated

Past Simple

understated
Past Simple
understated
Past Participle
understating
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/
He tends to understate his achievements.
Он склонен преуменьшать свои достижения.
занижатьО цифрах, показателях, суммах; также в контексте отчётности и статистики.
The accountant was charged with fraud for understating the company's earnings.
Бухгалтера обвинили в мошенничестве за то, что он занижал доходы компании.

Definitions

understatedadjective
Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way, without being overly showy or extravagant.
Her understated elegance made her stand out in the crowd.
understatedpast participle
Expressed or presented with deliberate restraint; deliberately downplayed.
The company's losses were understated in the annual report.
understateverb
To describe or present something as being smaller, less important, or less serious than it actually is.
He tends to understate his achievements, making them seem less impressive than they truly are.
To record or report (a numerical amount, value, or figure) as less than the actual or true amount.
The accountant was charged with fraud for understating the company's earnings.