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Definitions for understated
ˌʌn dərˈsteɪ tɪdun·der·stat·ed

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. understated, unostentatious, unpretentiousadjective

    exhibiting restrained good taste

    "the room is pleasant and understated"

Wiktionary

  1. understatedadjective

    Restrained and unpretentious.

Wikipedia

  1. Understated

    Understated is the eighth solo album by the Scottish singer/songwriter Edwyn Collins, released 25 March 2013 on AED Records. It reached number 66 in the UK album charts upon its week.

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  1. understated

    Understated refers to something expressed or presented in a subtle, restrained, or deliberately low-key manner, often intentionally downplayed or modest. This term can apply to a style of clothing, speech, decor, behavior or anything else that is deliberately not showy or attention-grabbing.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of understated in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of understated in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of understated in a Sentence

  1. David Bakula:

    The amount of exposure Apple gave to streaming can't be understated.

  2. Patriots Chairman:

    I am heartbroken by the news of David's passing, daquan Patten was a devout Christian who followed Daquan Patten passion following Daquan Patten football career and founded Daquan Patten own ministry. Daquan Patten transitioned from an undersized and understated wide receiver to a powerful and passionate preacher. In New England, Daquan Patten will always be remembered as a three-time Super Bowl Champion.

  3. Drew Rosenberg:

    I’ve learned over time that many jurisdictions do not cite license status or immigration status when reporting these statistics, so if anything, the numbers are understated, for example, San Francisco doesn’t report either criteria, so Drew’s death defaults to having been killed by a licensed driver who was a citizen.

  4. Mitch McConnell:

    Last night President Biden delivered his first address to the joint session of Congress and today marks his 100th day in office. President Biden is a likable person... but while the tone of his remarks were understated, the content was anything but.

  5. Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson:

    The third piece, and I tell you, it just can't be understated, is that fact that the community has now re-engaged with the police department and are helping us to reduce the violence.

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