ˌunderˈstatement

/ ˌʌndəˈsteɪtmənt /

noun

the act or an instance of stating something in restrained terms, or as less than it is

It will be seen that the account given in the text is an under-statement.

But both sages have already the Chinese characteristics of humour, restraint, and under-statement.

In Chinese poetry there is an apparent absence of passion which is due to the same practice of under-statement.

Over statement is very dangerous; under statement subtly powerful.

To say that Mr. Lincoln was a man who had the courage of his convictions would be rather an under-statement.

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