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understate

verb as in underestimate

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"He's a leader - but an understated one," said one of his colleagues at the Emirates.

From BBC

Unlike today, the welcome at the airport was understated, devoid of the pomp and circumstance NFL players now receive.

The auditorium design is modern but understated, with its angled panels and pops of color providing lively accents while still focusing attention on performances.

Slot's understated persona was in sharp contrast to the charismatic Klopp, whose departure shaped expectations to the extent that a top-four finish and continued Champions League football was the widely accepted target for Liverpool's fanbase.

From BBC

To say we’ve lost our way is to understate the matter.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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