Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
understate
verb
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/
Definition
To describe or present something as being smaller or less important than it really is.
Examples
- She tends to understate her achievements during interviews.
- It’s easy to understate the impact of climate change on our planet.
- He tried to understate the project’s difficulties in order to keep the team motivated.
Meaning
To minimize the importance or significance of something.
Synonyms
- downplay
- minimize
- belittle
- diminish
- soft-pedal
