Synonyms for understatement
ˌʌn dərˈsteɪt mənt, ˈʌn dərˌsteɪt-un·der·state·ment

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1. understatementnoun

   a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said

   Antonyms:
   magnification, exaggeration, overstatement

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1. List of paraphrases for "understatement":

   euphemism, undervaluation, underestimation, underpricing, under-estimation, undervaluing, underestimate

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1. Geoffrey Smith:

   To say that we were excited once we realized what we’d found is an understatement, we never suspected that Greek fragments of the First Apocalypse of James survived from antiquity. But there they were, right in front of us.

2. Laura Whitmore:

   To say I'm excited to be heading to Cape Town to host Love Island, the biggest show on television, is an understatement, i want to thank ITV for trusting me at the helm of this huge show. I wish it was in better circumstances ; Caroline is a brilliant host and also a friend. We've spoken a lot in the last few days since she stepped down. She has been very kind to me and strongly pushed me for this role.

3. Dan Ives:

   To say the Rivian story has been disappointing to us( and the Street) so far would be an understatement, it does seem the corner has been slowly turned. However... they need to start delivering models to customers and stop the excuses.

4. Jeffrey DeLaurentis:

   It would be an enormous understatement to say his arrival would be met with extraordinary enthusiasm.

5. Mick Mulvaney:

   Shahira Knight is an incredible asset to me, to this administration, and to the country, shahira Knight's as valuable for Shahira Knight strategic political insights behind the scenes as Shahira Knight is for Shahira Knight numerous public contributions. I've enjoyed working alongside her every day I have been here, and it is an understatement to say that Shahira Knight will be sorely missed.