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understatement

/ˈʌndəsteɪtmənt/

/ˈʌndərsteɪtmənt/

Translations

understatementnoun

understatements

/ˈʌndəsteɪtmənt/

/ˈʌndərsteɪtmənt/

Saying the weather is 'a bit chilly' during a snowstorm is an understatement.

Сказать, что погода 'немного прохладная' во время снежной бури, - это преуменьшение.

Synonyms

understatementnoun

A statement that represents something as smaller or less intense than it actually is.

Saying that the weather is 'a bit chilly' during a snowstorm is quite an understatement.

The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.

Calling the Grand Canyon 'a nice view' is an understatement of its grandeur.

Restraint or subtlety in expression, often conveying meaning by downplaying or minimizing facts.

Her description of the disastrous meeting as 'a little awkward' showed her gift for British understatement.