Looking for synonyms for to say the least? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say to say the least.
- To put it mildly
- In the understatement of the year
- To understate the case
- To put it conservatively
- At the very least
- If nothing else
- That’s putting it mildly
- Without exaggeration
- To put it simply
- In modest terms
- It’s fair to say
- To say nothing of
- To put it lightly
- Minimally speaking
- In the most basic terms
Want to learn how to say to say the least professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. To Put It Mildly
Appropriate Use: Used when expressing something in a restrained way; often implies that the situation is more extreme than the words suggest.
Example: The project’s results were disappointing, to put it mildly.
2. In the Understatement of the Year
Appropriate Use: Used when a statement dramatically downplays the reality, often in a humorous or sarcastic manner.
Example: Saying that the launch was a bit challenging would be the understatement of the year.
3. To Understate the Case
Appropriate Use: Used when describing something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it actually is.
Example: To say that we need to improve our sales figures is to understate the case.
4. To Put It Conservatively
Appropriate Use: Used when providing a cautious or restrained description of a situation.
Example: To put it conservatively, we are slightly behind our competitors.
5. At the Very Least
Appropriate Use: Used when indicating that a statement is true but that more could be said or is even likely.
Example: At the very least, we should reconsider our marketing strategy.
6. If Nothing Else
Appropriate Use: Used to emphasize that a statement is true at a minimum, even if nothing else is.
Example: The report, if nothing else, shows that we need to change our approach.
7. That’s Putting It Mildly
Appropriate Use: Used when agreeing with someone’s understated description of a situation, emphasizing that the reality is more severe.
Example: The system is flawed; that’s putting it mildly.
8. Without Exaggeration
Appropriate Use: Used when making a statement that is surprisingly true and not an overstatement.
Example: We doubled our profits in a year, without exaggeration.
9. To Put It Simply
Appropriate Use: Used when summarizing a situation or concept in basic terms.
Example: To put it simply, we either innovate or fall behind.
10. In Modest Terms
Appropriate Use: Used when describing something in a humble or restrained manner.
Example: The team has, in modest terms, outperformed all expectations.
11. It’s Fair to Say
Appropriate Use: Used to introduce a statement that is reasonable or accurate.
Example: It’s fair to say that our new product has been a huge success.
12. To Say Nothing of
Appropriate Use: Used to add emphasis to a statement by implying that there is even more that could be mentioned.
Example: The costs have been significant, to say nothing of the time invested by our team.
13. To Put It Lightly
Appropriate Use: Used when mildly or gently describing a situation that is actually quite serious or severe.
Example: The feedback from customers was not positive, to put it lightly.
14. Minimally Speaking
Appropriate Use: Used when expressing the minimum level of impact or effect of something.
Example: Minimally speaking, the new regulation will require us to alter our processes.
15. In the Most Basic Terms
Appropriate Use: Used to describe a situation or concept in its simplest form.
Example: In the most basic terms, we need to increase sales and reduce expenses.
