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restrained statement

[/rɪˈstreɪnd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: restrained statements
declaração contida
1. A calm, measured, or controlled expression or assertion that avoids exaggeration, emotional language, or excessive emphasis
The diplomat made a restrained statement about the ongoing negotiations.
O diplomata fez uma declaração contida sobre as negociações em curso.
2. A formal communication or public expression that shows moderation and reserve rather than intensity or passion
Despite the controversy, the company issued only a restrained statement.
Apesar da controvérsia, a empresa divulgou apenas uma declaração contida.
Synonyms
measured statementmoderate statementcontrolled assertiontempered remarksubdued statement
Antonyms
inflammatory statementpassionate declarationheated remarkexaggerated statementunrestrained assertion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração contida
most common usage
Portugal
declaração moderada
alternative common usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's statements measured
speak with restraint
hold back on commentary
measured response
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