- past participle of understate.
- past tense form of understate.
understated
Example Sentences
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A record-long government shutdown last fall prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from collecting accurate information on rents, leading to a situation in which price increases were temporarily understated.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Delicate and understated, the song incorporates a stunning, 30-second-long high note.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Traditionally, Louisvillians have preferred to keep their real estate understated at home, even while investing heavily on vacation homes elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Kagan says that Alito’s Callais “opinion is understated, even antiseptic.”
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
The diamond-studded scythe and his rainbow of subordinates followed, looking around at the understated opulence of the mansion.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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