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understate in Polish

understate in Polish is niedomówić, niedookreślić — understate means to describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.

understate in Polish

niedomówić
verb
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
niedookreślić
verb
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.

What does "understate" mean?

  1. verb To describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
    "To call this decision a calculated bet understates the risk; it is a Hail Mary pass."
  2. verb To describe something in a deliberately flat way for ironic effect.
    "She is the queen of understatement: she understated her critique masterfully."
  3. verb To give a number or amount that is lower than the true figure.
    "The company had been understating its liabilities for years."
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understate in a sentence

  • To call this decision a calculated bet understates the risk; it is a Hail Mary pass.
  • She is the queen of understatement: she understated her critique masterfully.
  • The company had been understating its liabilities for years.

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What is "understate" in Polish?
"understate" in Polish is niedomówić, niedookreślić. understate means: To describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
Are there other ways to say "understate" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "understate": niedomówić, niedookreślić.
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