understatement meaning in Kannada

Kannada words for understatement

ನ್ಯೂನೋಕ್ತಿ

English meaning of understatement

1. noun A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.
2. noun An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.
3. noun An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.

Full definition of understatement

understatement in a sentence

• A master of understatement
• Now that's an understatement.

Synonyms of understatement

• meiosis
• trivialization

understatement in other languages

• understatement in Tamil
• understatement in Urdu
• understatement in Gujarati

Questions about understatement in Kannada

What is the meaning of understatement in Kannada?

Understatement in Kannada is ನ್ಯೂನೋಕ್ತಿ.

understatement ಪದದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಅರ್ಥ ಏನು?

Understatement: ನ್ಯೂನೋಕ್ತಿ.

What does understatement mean in English?

Understatement means a figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.