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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

understatement

/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does understatement mean?

noun

A statement that is less emphatic or extreme than the facts would suggest. A remark that is intentionally understated.

Example

"The damage from the hurricane was minimal, a classic case of understatement."

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