understated

• Beschreibt etwas, das zurückhaltend, unaufdringlich oder bewusst schlicht dargestellt oder ausgedrückt wird, oft um einen eleganten oder raffinierten Effekt zu erzielen.

Describes something that is presented or expressed in a subtle, restrained, or minimalistic way, often to create a more elegant or sophisticated effect.

1. Subtle and elegantB2formal

   Presented or expressed in a restrained, subtle, and refined manner, often implying good taste.

   Zurückhaltend und elegant

   • Her outfit was understated but very elegant.
   • The room's decor was understated, with neutral colors and simple furniture.
   • He gave an understated performance that was deeply moving.

   Synonymedelicatediscreetelegantlow-keymutedrefinedrestrainedsubtletastefulunobtrusive

   Antonymeflamboyantflashygarishgaudyloudostentatiousshowy

• Etwas als weniger wichtig, ernst oder extrem darstellen, als es tatsächlich ist; die Bedeutung oder das Ausmaß einer Sache absichtlich herunterspielen.

A verb used to describe the act of describing something as less important, serious, or extreme than it really is.

1. Represent as less significant or importantB2formal

   To describe something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, or extreme than it really is.

   Untertreiben

   • He understated the severity of the problem to avoid panic.
   • The report understated the financial losses of the company.
   • She tends to understate her achievements during interviews.

   Synonymebelittlede-emphasizedownplayminimizeplay downtrivializeunderplay

   Antonymeexaggerateoveremphasizeoverstate