- past tense form of understate.
- past participle of understate.
understated
Example Sentences
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Some analysts say so-called “quiet luxury” — the understated but expensive styles found on TV shows like “Succession” — is on its way out, as shoppers turn to more ostentatious pieces.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
“It’s different than anything I’ve experienced, for sure,” Tarik Skubal said of the understated celebration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
He’s somehow both understated — he’s not showboating, even when he would be entitled to — and authoritative.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Investors’ nervousness is actually understated since there are eager buyers for long-term debt that help keep yields in check.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Premo had a good point, I thought, but with the blossoming cynicism of a few weeks in Sing Sing’s blocks, I could see he’d understated his case.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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