noun
definition
An incomplete statement, particularly:
Examples of understatement in a Sentence
That was the understatement of the year.
To say the collection of clothes and accessories has been successful is an understatement.
Simplicity and understatement are powerful tools of the singer/songwriter, and Regan is the supreme exponent.
To say her filmography, and indeed, her life had been colorful would be something of an understatement.
However, swathing your wedding in these bright and bold colors is hardly an understatement.
To say that Ray J was born into a musical family would be an understatement.
He's got two boys that... well, calling them a handful would be an understatement.
Oh, that is an understatement.
That there has been a lack of serious analysis of the Ukrainian famine on the left is an understatement.
Think the understatement of low and the textures of Sonic youths more experimental side.
To say the 1980s were good for Cher is an understatement.
Named Mini Mini twice over is no understatement as these mesh micro swimsuits appear to be made from nothing more than scraps of fabric.
Although the notion of 1 million writing prompts sounds hyperbolic, it's actually an understatement.
In fact, shock may be an understatement.
To say Weiss-Fischmann and her employees have a creative streak is certainly an understatement.
To say that the anti-aging skincare industry is booming would be a complete understatement.
That is an understatement.
To say that I had a coat hanger in my mouth is an understatement.
To say that his goalscoring exploits have surprised virtually everyone involved in football would be an understatement.
Sometimes I miss the old man, miss the stories untold, I miss the understatement, but life must go on.
To say that the area is teeming with birds would be an understatement.
When it comes to tobacco and cancer - 'seriously deadly' is an understatement.
Understatement is best when looking for men's Celtic jewelry with stones - a small sparkle is a powerful embellishment that can easily overwhelm masculine jewelry if used too much.
To say there is an ample selection of waterproof jackets for men is an understatement.
To call sweater coats comfortable and flattering might be something of an understatement.
That is an understatement in the oft-shady world of show business.
Diversity is an understatement when it comes to describing the array of personalities in the field of photography.
In fact, that's the understatement of the year; these bags are downright expensive!
To say that Mary Frances offers a tremendous purse selection is almost something of an understatement, but what more can you expect from a designer that prides herself on being unique?
If you run a quick Internet search for men's sheer swimsuits, you will notice that most of these styles are far less than subtle, and that's a complete understatement.
To say it was outlandish and bold is a bit of an understatement - one truly had to live and experience the styles of the 1980s in order to truly "get it."
To say that the driving mechanics leave something to be desired would be the understatement of the year.
To say the collection is eye catching is a bit of an understatement, but the colors aren't all that these pretty polishes have going for them.