understatement
noun/ˈʌndərˌsteɪtmənt/
Frequency rank: #9,012 most common English word
Meaning
a statement that describes something as less significant or extreme than it really is.
Example sentence
Saying the exam was 'a little difficult' after failing it is quite understatement .
Synonyms & related words
- minimization
- underplaying
- downplaying
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