- past tense form of understate.
- past participle of understate.
understated
Example Sentences
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Understated and eclectic, Mr. Frazier’s essays have adorned American magazines for more than 50 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
Understated is the overall vibe of this one: just a little tag at the end of a trailer starring all kinds of Hollywood heavy hitters.
From Slate • Aug. 30, 2019
James Clapper, former director of national intelligence and a paid security analyst for CNN, weighed in to call the appearance “classic Bob Mueller. Understated, but I think he clearly thought about every word.”
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2019
Understated elegance and a central location make this the hotel of choice for many visitors to Zipaquira.
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2017
Worst case: Understated approach lacks the emotional fireworks many need when considering Oscar-worthy acting turns.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2016
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