- past tense form of understate.
- past participle of understate.
understated
Example Sentences
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He’s somehow both understated — he’s not showboating, even when he would be entitled to — and authoritative.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Hunt’s understated character makes his first appearance of the season in Episode 2 Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Many French A-listers, drawn to the understated charm of Cap-Ferret over the glitz of the French Riviera, spend their vacations there or own homes on the peninsula.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Investors’ nervousness is actually understated since there are eager buyers for long-term debt that help keep yields in check.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It is a powerful union whose significance cannot be understated.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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