UNDERSTATEMENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNDERSTATEMENT?

Need another word that means the same as “understatement”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “understatement” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Understatement” are: minimization, euphemism

Understatement as a Noun

Definitions of "Understatement" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “understatement” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said.
• The presentation of something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.

Synonyms of "Understatement" as a noun (2 Words)

euphemism	An inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh. The jargon has given us downsizing as a euphemism for cuts.
minimization	The representation or estimation of something at less than its true value or importance. Despite his minimization of the situation this is not a small outbreak.

Usage Examples of "Understatement" as a noun

• To say I am delighted is an understatement.
• A master of English understatement.

Associations of "Understatement" (30 Words)

abstemious	Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink. Abstemious with the use of adverbs.
anodyne	A painkilling drug or medicine. Anodyne music.
appertain	Relate to; concern. The institutional arrangements which appertain under the system.
approach	The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing. The approach of winter.
ascetic	Pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self discipline. Ascetic practices.
clarity	The quality of being certain or definite. For the sake of clarity each of these strategies is dealt with separately.
contained	Gotten under control. The oil spill is contained.
controlled	Not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control. Controlled emotions.
cool	Make cool or cooler. Keep cool.
directness	Trueness of course toward a goal. He was renowned for the clarity and directness of his sermons.
disciplined	Trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise. A disciplined mind.
dominated	Harassed by persistent nagging.
downgrade	A downward gradient on a railway or road. Downgrades by debt rating agencies outnumber upgrades by five to one.
downplay	Make (something) appear less important than it really is. This report downplays the seriousness of global warming.
ease	Of share prices interest rates etc decrease in value or amount. He rose through the ranks with apparent ease.
easiness	Freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort. The easiness we feel when sleeping.
generality	The majority. His service was better than that offered by the generality of doctors.
minimize	Represent as less significant or important. They may minimize or even overlook the importance of such beliefs.
mitigate	Make less severe or harsh. Drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem.
moderation	A change for the better. Coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation.
reduce	Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time.
refrain	Stop oneself from doing something. She refrained from comment.
relaxation	The restoration of equilibrium following disturbance. The relaxation of requirements.
remotely	In a remote manner. New electronic meters can be read remotely.
restrained	Under restraint. The head and chest injuries that even restrained drivers can suffer through impact with the steering wheel.
simplicity	The quality or condition of being plain or uncomplicated in form or design. The grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture.
subdued	(of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed. A subdued glow came through the curtains.
temperance	Abstinence from alcoholic drink. The temperance movement.
understate	Represent as less significant or important. The press have understated the extent of the problem.
undervalue	A price below the real value. Through overfamiliarity it is easy to undervalue this concerto.