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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are understated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is presented in a way that is less forceful or intense than it could be, often implying that the true significance or impact is greater than what is expressed.
Example: "The challenges of the project are understated in the initial proposal, leading to unexpected difficulties later on."
Alternatives: "are downplayed" or "are minimized".
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Marines are understated.
For the most part, performances are understated.
Desserts are understated but wonderful.
Still, sometimes the best lessons come when things are understated.
Doctors in Artemovsk say official casualty figures are understated.
Some are understated and some are more flamboyant".
His building facades are understated and whitewashed, with an emphasis on harmony between function and design.
The dancers are understated but bracingly athletic; they move with a mixture of precision and power.
Even if local debts are understated, China has fiscal room for error.
In contrast to most memorials, which aim to command attention, Stolpersteine are understated — literally underfoot.
Interiors are understated but luxurious, with caramel-coloured furnishings and deep dark-wood beds.
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