Definitions

1. verb

to represent or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is

“The politician was accused of understating the severity of the economic crisis.”

2. noun

the act of representing or describing (something) in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is

“The politician’s understatement of the economic crisis was widely criticized.”

3. adjective

representing or describing (something) in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is

“The understated design of the new product was intended to appeal to a more mature audience.”