Associations to the word «Understate»

Wiktionary

UNDERSTATE, verb. To state something with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
UNDERSTATE, verb. To state something with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
UNDERSTATE, verb. To state a quantity that is too low.

Dictionary definition

UNDERSTATE, verb. Represent as less significant or important.

Wise words

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Confucius