to put it mildly
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控えめに言えば, 遠慮して言うと, やんわり言えば
/tə ˈpʊt ɪt ˈmaɪldli/
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極端さを控えめに表現し、実際よりも穏やかに述べることです。
例
The weather was to put it mildly cold, so we stayed inside.
天気は控えめに言えば寒かったので、私たちは中にいました。
The movie was to put it mildly confusing, and many left early.
映画は控えめに言えば混乱していて、多くの人が早めに退場した。
The manager's reaction was to put it mildly terse, hinting at deeper issues.
マネージャーの反応は控えめに言えば簡潔で、深い問題を示唆していた。
His performance was to put it mildly disappointing, yet the audience clapped politely.
彼のパフォーマンスは控えめに言えば失望させるもので、観客は礼儀正しく拍手した。
She to put it mildly surprised by the news, but she kept calm.
彼女は控えめに言えばニュースに驚いたが、落ち着いていた。
類似語
understate
soften
downplay
minimize
意味
例
The weather was to put it mildly cold, so we stayed inside.
天気は控えめに言えば寒かったので、私たちは中にいました。
She to put it mildly surprised by the news, but she kept calm.
彼女は控えめに言えばニュースに驚いたが、落ち着いていた。
His performance was to put it mildly disappointing, yet the audience clapped politely.
彼のパフォーマンスは控えめに言えば失望させるもので、観客は礼儀正しく拍手した。
The project cost to put it mildly more than we expected, causing budget cuts.
プロジェクトの費用は控えめに言えば予想以上で、予算削減を招いた。
The movie was to put it mildly confusing, and many left early.
映画は控えめに言えば混乱していて、多くの人が早めに退場した。
The manager's reaction was to put it mildly terse, hinting at deeper issues.
マネージャーの反応は控えめに言えば簡潔で、深い問題を示唆していた。
類似語
downplay
soften
minimize
understate
FAQ
What does to put it mildly mean?
It means the speaker is describing something in a restrained way that understates how extreme it really is.
How is to put it mildly used to understate a situation?
It signals that the speaker is being gentle and that the true situation is more extreme than what is being said.
What does saying to put it mildly imply about the true situation?
It suggests the real situation is more severe, shocking, or intense than the modest description.
Which words are similar to to put it mildly?
Similar expressions include downplay, soften, minimize, and understate.
Is to put it mildly a neutral or formal expression?
The phrase is used in a neutral register and fits everyday conversation.
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