understatement
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understatement
a statement that makes something seem less important, impressive, serious, etc. than it really is To say we were pleased is an understatement (= we were extremely pleased). 'These figures are a bit disappointing.' 'That's got to be the understatement of the year.'
conscientious
characterized by extreme care and great effort
blunt
honest to the point of rudeness
slow
not clever not quick to learn; finding things hard to understand
bright
smart
indolent
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy