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An adverb for when you're not exaggerating
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I want to say,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
However, I want to replace "without exaggerating" with an adverb. Something like "undoubtedly".
Now I know the word "unexaggeratedly" has not been born yet, and that I can always use the same sentence I mentioned above, but I love using adverbs in this fashion. I'm curious to know if there's an antonym for the word "exaggeratedly".
Update
I absolutely appreciate anyone taking time to answer and comment. I read the answers, and I accepted @Boneist's answer. But then I thought, that actually doesn't answer my question. I needed a single word (an adverb in this case) to state and refute the idea of exaggeration.
unarguably means:
it cannot be argued
unquestionably means:
not questionable
Both of these do not refute exaggeration.
Same goes for other answers as well, namely, the most up-voted answer so far by @Ubi hatt:
actually means:
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
It has nothing to do with exaggeration!
Now, I don't want to invent words (i.e. unexaggeratedly, as suggested by @Toothrot). But maybe that's the only option?
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I want to say,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
However, I want to replace "without exaggerating" with an adverb. Something like "undoubtedly".
Now I know the word "unexaggeratedly" has not been born yet, and that I can always use the same sentence I mentioned above, but I love using adverbs in this fashion. I'm curious to know if there's an antonym for the word "exaggeratedly".
Update
I absolutely appreciate anyone taking time to answer and comment. I read the answers, and I accepted @Boneist's answer. But then I thought, that actually doesn't answer my question. I needed a single word (an adverb in this case) to state and refute the idea of exaggeration.
unarguably means:
it cannot be argued
unquestionably means:
not questionable
Both of these do not refute exaggeration.
Same goes for other answers as well, namely, the most up-voted answer so far by @Ubi hatt:
actually means:
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
It has nothing to do with exaggeration!
Now, I don't want to invent words (i.e. unexaggeratedly, as suggested by @Toothrot). But maybe that's the only option?
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when you say 'hasn't been born yet', do you mean you are waiting for someone else to use it first?
– Toothrot
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but why do you feel a word must be in a dictionary before you can use it? surely words are added to dictionaries only because they are used without being in dictionaries.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:27
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there is nothing informal about unexaggeratedly.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:41
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Maybe we could say: "Your situation is literally - and I mean literally literally, not figuratively literally - more severe than mine.
– DJClayworth
Apr 17 at 14:18
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Too bad we've lost "verily" from modern English.
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I want to say,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
However, I want to replace "without exaggerating" with an adverb. Something like "undoubtedly".
Now I know the word "unexaggeratedly" has not been born yet, and that I can always use the same sentence I mentioned above, but I love using adverbs in this fashion. I'm curious to know if there's an antonym for the word "exaggeratedly".
Update
I absolutely appreciate anyone taking time to answer and comment. I read the answers, and I accepted @Boneist's answer. But then I thought, that actually doesn't answer my question. I needed a single word (an adverb in this case) to state and refute the idea of exaggeration.
unarguably means:
it cannot be argued
unquestionably means:
not questionable
Both of these do not refute exaggeration.
Same goes for other answers as well, namely, the most up-voted answer so far by @Ubi hatt:
actually means:
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
It has nothing to do with exaggeration!
Now, I don't want to invent words (i.e. unexaggeratedly, as suggested by @Toothrot). But maybe that's the only option?
single-word-requests adverbs antonyms
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I want to say,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
However, I want to replace "without exaggerating" with an adverb. Something like "undoubtedly".
Now I know the word "unexaggeratedly" has not been born yet, and that I can always use the same sentence I mentioned above, but I love using adverbs in this fashion. I'm curious to know if there's an antonym for the word "exaggeratedly".
Update
I absolutely appreciate anyone taking time to answer and comment. I read the answers, and I accepted @Boneist's answer. But then I thought, that actually doesn't answer my question. I needed a single word (an adverb in this case) to state and refute the idea of exaggeration.
unarguably means:
it cannot be argued
unquestionably means:
not questionable
Both of these do not refute exaggeration.
Same goes for other answers as well, namely, the most up-voted answer so far by @Ubi hatt:
actually means:
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
It has nothing to do with exaggeration!
Now, I don't want to invent words (i.e. unexaggeratedly, as suggested by @Toothrot). But maybe that's the only option?
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when you say 'hasn't been born yet', do you mean you are waiting for someone else to use it first?
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:08
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but why do you feel a word must be in a dictionary before you can use it? surely words are added to dictionaries only because they are used without being in dictionaries.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:27
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there is nothing informal about unexaggeratedly.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:41
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Maybe we could say: "Your situation is literally - and I mean literally literally, not figuratively literally - more severe than mine.
– DJClayworth
Apr 17 at 14:18
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Too bad we've lost "verily" from modern English.
– user344331
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when you say 'hasn't been born yet', do you mean you are waiting for someone else to use it first?
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:08
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but why do you feel a word must be in a dictionary before you can use it? surely words are added to dictionaries only because they are used without being in dictionaries.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:27
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there is nothing informal about unexaggeratedly.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:41
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Maybe we could say: "Your situation is literally - and I mean literally literally, not figuratively literally - more severe than mine.
– DJClayworth
Apr 17 at 14:18
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Too bad we've lost "verily" from modern English.
– user344331
Apr 17 at 16:14
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when you say 'hasn't been born yet', do you mean you are waiting for someone else to use it first?
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:08
when you say 'hasn't been born yet', do you mean you are waiting for someone else to use it first?
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:08
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but why do you feel a word must be in a dictionary before you can use it? surely words are added to dictionaries only because they are used without being in dictionaries.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:27
but why do you feel a word must be in a dictionary before you can use it? surely words are added to dictionaries only because they are used without being in dictionaries.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:27
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there is nothing informal about unexaggeratedly.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:41
there is nothing informal about unexaggeratedly.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:41
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Maybe we could say: "Your situation is literally - and I mean literally literally, not figuratively literally - more severe than mine.
– DJClayworth
Apr 17 at 14:18
Maybe we could say: "Your situation is literally - and I mean literally literally, not figuratively literally - more severe than mine.
– DJClayworth
Apr 17 at 14:18
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Too bad we've lost "verily" from modern English.
– user344331
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Too bad we've lost "verily" from modern English.
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There are couple of good suggestion already given to you. I will add my bit as well. I'd like to suggest the word actually.
Actually (adverb) Oxford Dictionary
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough
So, your sentence can be rewritten as follows:
Your situation is actually more severe than mine.
UPDATE:
Etymologically exaggeration means "unreasonable or extravagant amplification," 1560s, from Latin exaggerationem.
Further, exaggeratedly is an adverb of the noun exaggeration. According to Oxford dictionary "exaggeration" means "a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is" i.e. a statement or an idea presented in a blowout proportion.
So, something representing opposite to exaggerated should be unexaggerated which in-fact means: Not exaggerated, overblown, or unrealistic.
But, we know that the adverb unexaggeratedly (which you are looking for) does not exist.
So, in that case the idea representing something as "without exaggerating" or not overblown or unrealistic should be actual. Actual according to Oxford dictionary means "Existing in fact; real". An adverb of the word actual is actually. It means "truth or facts of a situation" i.e. something represented without exaggeration.
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This usage is, IMO, incorrect. The fact that 'actually' is a parenthetical means that it's a correction rather than the definition you supplied. I can't make an edit which just removes the commas because edits need to be 6 characters.
– Spitemaster
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@Spitemaster thanks for pointing out.
– Ubi hatt
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Your update was very helpful, appreciate it.
– Amir A. Shabani
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@AmirA.Shabani that's great. Please remove unwanted part from your update section. It may cause confusion to future readers.
– Ubi hatt
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@Rich Good that you found unexaggeratedly on wikitionary. I found it on wikitionary much before you did. But, unfortunately almost all standard dictionaries: M-W, Oxfords, Collins, Cambridge etc. does not recognize unexaggeratedly as a word. Thus, making it a dubious word to use. Specially, if you are using such a word for academic purposes then, it is mandatory that you use the words which are part of standard dictionaries and easily recognized without them being caught by little red squiggly line.
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Saying "your situation is, undoubtedly, more severe than mine" would mean that there is absolutely no doubt that your friend's situation is more severe than yours. The meaning of this adverb is pretty straightforward. It simply means without doubt or certainly. It's a very common, everyday word.
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This word is unexaggeratedly more prevalent, and when thinking about the reader, it's certainly more readable.
– Rich
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I would use
literally
: in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression
// He took the remark literally.
Here's an example from Reverso.context.net:
"Don't take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate."
According to Oxford English Dictionary:
In its standard use literally means
‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a non-literal or exaggerated sense’, as for example in
"I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally."
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the trouble is that the word literally is literally overused for everything and no longer really has that meaning.
– WendyG
Apr 17 at 9:47
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@WendyG Agreed, but I still think that literally is one of the best common words to use. It depends on the context.
– connectyourcharger
Apr 17 at 10:01
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It is pretty clear from context when literally is used literally and when it is used figuratively.
– James Random
Apr 17 at 11:10
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-1. This usage is too unclear. Strangely, the 2nd definition in your cited link says: " : in effect : virtually —**used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible**"
– Canis Lupus
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I would use simply:
[Merriam-Webster]
1 a : without ambiguity : CLEARLY
1 b : without embellishment : PLAINLY
1 c : DIRECTLY, CANDIDLY
2 a : SOLELY, MERELY
// eats simply to keep alive
// simply cleaned it up and went to bed
— Garrison Keillor
2 b : REALLY, LITERALLY
// the concert was simply marvellous
—often used as an intensive
// simply crawling with geniuses
— F. Scott Fitzgerald
As you can see, there are a lot of synonyms for simply. Of those, I think that both clearly and plainly would also be good choices for your sentence.
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I would go with Unarguably (or inarguably, depending on your personal preference).
Your situation is unarguably more severe than mine.
Or, perhaps, Unquestionably.
Your situation is unquestionably more severe than mine.
I think I'd stick with unarguably, though; that sounds better to my ears.
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I would say inarguably sounds more correct to my ears than unarguably, though Merriam-Webster lists both inarguable and unarguable as antonyms of arguable. (merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguable)
– qdread
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@qdread Maybe it’s location specific? I’m in the UK, and “unarguably” is what I’m used to using.
– Boneist
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How about "Your situation is, I shit you not, more severe than mine"?
Urban Dictionary:
The expression means I am being honest.
When someone tells the truth about something usually unbelievable.
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It's vulgar for sure, but sometimes vulgarity hammers a point home better than more polite euphemisms.
– Wes Sayeed
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Hmm, maybe "unshittingly"
– Zebrafish
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Or I kid you not as a less vulgar alternative
– 0xFEE1DEAD
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Or just "no shit" for short. My favorite word is so versatile.
– KannE
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people on this site definitely have a better sense of humor than people on Stack Overflow :)))) I appreciate that
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I would use definitely. With this, there is no exaggeration or "unexageration" as you say. It just is.
Your situation is definitely more severe than mine.
But if you are searching for a phrase, then I would go with without a doubt
Your situation is, without a doubt, more severe than mine.
Since they are used in everyday conversation, I feel that these would be best fit for many situations.
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I would use certainly or indeed.
Your situation is certainly more severe than mine.
Your situation is indeed more severe than mine.
But if adverbial phrases are okay with you, I'd opt for 'as it is'.
Your situation, as it is, is more severe than mine.
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You might want to use:
realistically
2. In a way that is accurate and true to life.
So, your sentence might be written as follows:
Your situation is, realistically, more severe than mine.
I would think that, in your particular usage, it would draw some similarities between the other person's situation and yours, but wouldn't try to benchmark the severeness of it.
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Seriously
Your situation is, seriously, more severe than mine.
Also the informal word "legit", although listed in most dictionaries only as an adjective, is also used as an adverb. Being quite informal a dictionary probably should not be your guide on how it's commonly used, but Oxford Living Dictionaries and Wiktionary do list it as an adverb. In this case I guess it might be a flat adverb, like "safe" in "drive safe".
legit
adverb
(slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.
He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
That legit scared the hell out of me.
Wiktionary
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The word legit is used to mean 'literally' in utterances like 'I am legit going to fail this test'.
Working with English Grammar: An Introduction (2018)
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FWIW the proper form of the adverb "legit" is "legitimately".
– Timbo
Apr 17 at 19:11
Seriously goes well in that context, especially with severe.
– KannE
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Without knowing the exact situation, I'd personally go with truly.
It suggests both truth & accuracy, but it hasn't been misused as a few other suggestions have been, so less likely to be interpreted as condescending.
It also doesn't suggest extremes. Unarguably and Unquestionably can be good choices for when the comparisons aren't close, but if they are, I'd go with truly instead.
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Consider sincerely, from M-W
in a sincere or truthful way : with truth, genuineness, or straightforwardness
"Your situation is more severe than mine, sincerely." Or "Your situation is, sincerely, more severe than mine.". With a special pause/emphasis around the word.
Edit: Sincerely isn't the best choice for that exact usage, but I wanted to mention it because I think it's a perfect word for most other situations, especially where you might otherwise sound sarcastic, or just like a general nice-ity but you want to make sure they know you're not just saying it to say it. ("Oh, that dress sincerely looks great on you!" or something like that).
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unexaggeratedly
First,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
means that your situation does not exaggerate. You want to make
yourself the subject of the exaggerating:
Your situation is, without my exaggerating, more severe than mine.
Now the only adverb that may replace the without clause without changing
the meaning of the sentence is
unexaggeratedly
The notion that this is not "formal" or not quite all right so long as
it is not in a dictionary is misguided.
I think "without exaggerating" correctly implies that it's I who's trying not to exaggerate. However, if I were to explicitly mention that, shouldn't I say "without my exaggeration" or "without me exaggerating"? The "without my exaggerating" seems a bit odd to me! BTW, +1 for sticking to unexaggeratedly :)))) I am warming up to it. However it's not fun when there's a red line under it, indicating that it's not correct.
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Apr 17 at 14:31
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@AmirA.Shabani, just turn off auto-correct! for my exaggerating, see Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage, under illiteracies.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 14:36
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An adverb something like "undoubtedly" to replace "without exaggerating" (i.e., without going beyond the limits of truth):
Undeniably (adverb; adjective form: undeniable).
Definition of undeniable (M-W): plainly true; incontestable.
undeniable meaning: 1. certainly true: 2. so obviously true that
it cannot be doubted (CED).
Note: These dictionaries do not list undeniably separately.
Also, two options which basically mean really (or for real; usually NOT used in the same sentence):
Your situation is, honest-to-goodness, more severe than mine, on my grave.
undeniably has connotations of conceding a point to someone else's argument. If there's no argument, there's no denial or acquiescence, and so there's no need to say it's undeniable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:23
@Rich Actually, there doesn't have to be an argument (in that sense, with someone else). Undeniably also has the connotation of realization, of an obvious truth, for example: He is undeniably the hottest paratrooper on earth right now (if only in the mind of the beholder...because all 'devils' are hot, of course).
– KannE
Apr 18 at 21:38
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I am late to answer, but this is my first answer :)
In the given situation, I would prefer the word irrefutably.
Your situation is irrefutably more severe than mine.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/irrefutably
The word irrefutably means that it cannot be disproved. It does not state that I'm not exaggerating. Also, the link you provided differs from the word you suggested.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 16:24
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Although I don't see them working well/at all in your sentence as written (with "is" being modified), understatedly, conservatively or (to the extent that it's a word), minimis/zingly could arguably qualify as antonyms of "exaggeratedly" (i.e., as synonyms of "unexaggeratedly") and possibly work ok in the following rewrite:
Your situation can be described, [even] conservatively/understatedly/minimis/zingly, as being more severe than mine.
(linked examples above from Pamphlet Architecture 29: Ambiguous spaces; Hemingway on War; and Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology;: The Skanda-Purāṇa (pts. 1-15, 19), respectively, all via Google Books)
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To answer the question properly, one must supply an adverb whose meaning is the opposite of 'exaggerate'.
To 'not exaggerate' is to speak plainly.
Plainly : Without ornament or embellishment, simply; without luxury or excess, modestly, frugally.
OED
Your situation is, plainly, more severe than mine.
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I would naturally say:
"your situation is obviously worse than mine".
- I think this language is much more realistic, especially in dialogue.
- It instantly placates and soothes the other person.
- This may or may not be technically accurate - e.g. perhaps their story is commonly regarded as false or exaggerated by others - BUT I am saying that to ME that they are definitely not exaggerating, and that they don't need to labour the point any more.
- The other answers here are great, but too formal, so none of them would sound genuine to me as dialogue... they feel passive aggressive. It's as though they are all followed by "...BUT you're 'foo' so it won't be as much of a 'bar' for you (or insert other passive aggressive/diminishing/non-believing remark here)
whereas 'obvious' has no recourse, or qualifier. If something is obvious then the onus of misunderstanding is laid on the intelligence of the observer, not on the 'foo' of the 'victim'.
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There are couple of good suggestion already given to you. I will add my bit as well. I'd like to suggest the word actually.
Actually (adverb) Oxford Dictionary
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough
So, your sentence can be rewritten as follows:
Your situation is actually more severe than mine.
UPDATE:
Etymologically exaggeration means "unreasonable or extravagant amplification," 1560s, from Latin exaggerationem.
Further, exaggeratedly is an adverb of the noun exaggeration. According to Oxford dictionary "exaggeration" means "a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is" i.e. a statement or an idea presented in a blowout proportion.
So, something representing opposite to exaggerated should be unexaggerated which in-fact means: Not exaggerated, overblown, or unrealistic.
But, we know that the adverb unexaggeratedly (which you are looking for) does not exist.
So, in that case the idea representing something as "without exaggerating" or not overblown or unrealistic should be actual. Actual according to Oxford dictionary means "Existing in fact; real". An adverb of the word actual is actually. It means "truth or facts of a situation" i.e. something represented without exaggeration.
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This usage is, IMO, incorrect. The fact that 'actually' is a parenthetical means that it's a correction rather than the definition you supplied. I can't make an edit which just removes the commas because edits need to be 6 characters.
– Spitemaster
Apr 18 at 15:48
@Spitemaster thanks for pointing out.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 16:02
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Your update was very helpful, appreciate it.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 18:29
@AmirA.Shabani that's great. Please remove unwanted part from your update section. It may cause confusion to future readers.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 18:34
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@Rich Good that you found unexaggeratedly on wikitionary. I found it on wikitionary much before you did. But, unfortunately almost all standard dictionaries: M-W, Oxfords, Collins, Cambridge etc. does not recognize unexaggeratedly as a word. Thus, making it a dubious word to use. Specially, if you are using such a word for academic purposes then, it is mandatory that you use the words which are part of standard dictionaries and easily recognized without them being caught by little red squiggly line.
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Apr 18 at 21:04
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There are couple of good suggestion already given to you. I will add my bit as well. I'd like to suggest the word actually.
Actually (adverb) Oxford Dictionary
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough
So, your sentence can be rewritten as follows:
Your situation is actually more severe than mine.
UPDATE:
Etymologically exaggeration means "unreasonable or extravagant amplification," 1560s, from Latin exaggerationem.
Further, exaggeratedly is an adverb of the noun exaggeration. According to Oxford dictionary "exaggeration" means "a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is" i.e. a statement or an idea presented in a blowout proportion.
So, something representing opposite to exaggerated should be unexaggerated which in-fact means: Not exaggerated, overblown, or unrealistic.
But, we know that the adverb unexaggeratedly (which you are looking for) does not exist.
So, in that case the idea representing something as "without exaggerating" or not overblown or unrealistic should be actual. Actual according to Oxford dictionary means "Existing in fact; real". An adverb of the word actual is actually. It means "truth or facts of a situation" i.e. something represented without exaggeration.
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This usage is, IMO, incorrect. The fact that 'actually' is a parenthetical means that it's a correction rather than the definition you supplied. I can't make an edit which just removes the commas because edits need to be 6 characters.
– Spitemaster
Apr 18 at 15:48
@Spitemaster thanks for pointing out.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 16:02
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Your update was very helpful, appreciate it.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 18:29
@AmirA.Shabani that's great. Please remove unwanted part from your update section. It may cause confusion to future readers.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 18:34
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@Rich Good that you found unexaggeratedly on wikitionary. I found it on wikitionary much before you did. But, unfortunately almost all standard dictionaries: M-W, Oxfords, Collins, Cambridge etc. does not recognize unexaggeratedly as a word. Thus, making it a dubious word to use. Specially, if you are using such a word for academic purposes then, it is mandatory that you use the words which are part of standard dictionaries and easily recognized without them being caught by little red squiggly line.
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There are couple of good suggestion already given to you. I will add my bit as well. I'd like to suggest the word actually.
Actually (adverb) Oxford Dictionary
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough
So, your sentence can be rewritten as follows:
Your situation is actually more severe than mine.
UPDATE:
Etymologically exaggeration means "unreasonable or extravagant amplification," 1560s, from Latin exaggerationem.
Further, exaggeratedly is an adverb of the noun exaggeration. According to Oxford dictionary "exaggeration" means "a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is" i.e. a statement or an idea presented in a blowout proportion.
So, something representing opposite to exaggerated should be unexaggerated which in-fact means: Not exaggerated, overblown, or unrealistic.
But, we know that the adverb unexaggeratedly (which you are looking for) does not exist.
So, in that case the idea representing something as "without exaggerating" or not overblown or unrealistic should be actual. Actual according to Oxford dictionary means "Existing in fact; real". An adverb of the word actual is actually. It means "truth or facts of a situation" i.e. something represented without exaggeration.
There are couple of good suggestion already given to you. I will add my bit as well. I'd like to suggest the word actually.
Actually (adverb) Oxford Dictionary
As the truth or facts of a situation; really.
That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough
So, your sentence can be rewritten as follows:
Your situation is actually more severe than mine.
UPDATE:
Etymologically exaggeration means "unreasonable or extravagant amplification," 1560s, from Latin exaggerationem.
Further, exaggeratedly is an adverb of the noun exaggeration. According to Oxford dictionary "exaggeration" means "a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is" i.e. a statement or an idea presented in a blowout proportion.
So, something representing opposite to exaggerated should be unexaggerated which in-fact means: Not exaggerated, overblown, or unrealistic.
But, we know that the adverb unexaggeratedly (which you are looking for) does not exist.
So, in that case the idea representing something as "without exaggerating" or not overblown or unrealistic should be actual. Actual according to Oxford dictionary means "Existing in fact; real". An adverb of the word actual is actually. It means "truth or facts of a situation" i.e. something represented without exaggeration.
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This usage is, IMO, incorrect. The fact that 'actually' is a parenthetical means that it's a correction rather than the definition you supplied. I can't make an edit which just removes the commas because edits need to be 6 characters.
– Spitemaster
Apr 18 at 15:48
@Spitemaster thanks for pointing out.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 16:02
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Your update was very helpful, appreciate it.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 18:29
@AmirA.Shabani that's great. Please remove unwanted part from your update section. It may cause confusion to future readers.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 18:34
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@Rich Good that you found unexaggeratedly on wikitionary. I found it on wikitionary much before you did. But, unfortunately almost all standard dictionaries: M-W, Oxfords, Collins, Cambridge etc. does not recognize unexaggeratedly as a word. Thus, making it a dubious word to use. Specially, if you are using such a word for academic purposes then, it is mandatory that you use the words which are part of standard dictionaries and easily recognized without them being caught by little red squiggly line.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 21:04
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This usage is, IMO, incorrect. The fact that 'actually' is a parenthetical means that it's a correction rather than the definition you supplied. I can't make an edit which just removes the commas because edits need to be 6 characters.
– Spitemaster
Apr 18 at 15:48
@Spitemaster thanks for pointing out.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 16:02
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Your update was very helpful, appreciate it.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 18:29
@AmirA.Shabani that's great. Please remove unwanted part from your update section. It may cause confusion to future readers.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 18:34
1
@Rich Good that you found unexaggeratedly on wikitionary. I found it on wikitionary much before you did. But, unfortunately almost all standard dictionaries: M-W, Oxfords, Collins, Cambridge etc. does not recognize unexaggeratedly as a word. Thus, making it a dubious word to use. Specially, if you are using such a word for academic purposes then, it is mandatory that you use the words which are part of standard dictionaries and easily recognized without them being caught by little red squiggly line.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 21:04
1
1
This usage is, IMO, incorrect. The fact that 'actually' is a parenthetical means that it's a correction rather than the definition you supplied. I can't make an edit which just removes the commas because edits need to be 6 characters.
– Spitemaster
Apr 18 at 15:48
This usage is, IMO, incorrect. The fact that 'actually' is a parenthetical means that it's a correction rather than the definition you supplied. I can't make an edit which just removes the commas because edits need to be 6 characters.
– Spitemaster
Apr 18 at 15:48
@Spitemaster thanks for pointing out.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 16:02
@Spitemaster thanks for pointing out.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 16:02
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Your update was very helpful, appreciate it.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 18:29
Your update was very helpful, appreciate it.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 18:29
@AmirA.Shabani that's great. Please remove unwanted part from your update section. It may cause confusion to future readers.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 18:34
@AmirA.Shabani that's great. Please remove unwanted part from your update section. It may cause confusion to future readers.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 18:34
1
1
@Rich Good that you found unexaggeratedly on wikitionary. I found it on wikitionary much before you did. But, unfortunately almost all standard dictionaries: M-W, Oxfords, Collins, Cambridge etc. does not recognize unexaggeratedly as a word. Thus, making it a dubious word to use. Specially, if you are using such a word for academic purposes then, it is mandatory that you use the words which are part of standard dictionaries and easily recognized without them being caught by little red squiggly line.
– Ubi hatt
Apr 18 at 21:04
@Rich Good that you found unexaggeratedly on wikitionary. I found it on wikitionary much before you did. But, unfortunately almost all standard dictionaries: M-W, Oxfords, Collins, Cambridge etc. does not recognize unexaggeratedly as a word. Thus, making it a dubious word to use. Specially, if you are using such a word for academic purposes then, it is mandatory that you use the words which are part of standard dictionaries and easily recognized without them being caught by little red squiggly line.
– Ubi hatt
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Saying "your situation is, undoubtedly, more severe than mine" would mean that there is absolutely no doubt that your friend's situation is more severe than yours. The meaning of this adverb is pretty straightforward. It simply means without doubt or certainly. It's a very common, everyday word.
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This word is unexaggeratedly more prevalent, and when thinking about the reader, it's certainly more readable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:19
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Saying "your situation is, undoubtedly, more severe than mine" would mean that there is absolutely no doubt that your friend's situation is more severe than yours. The meaning of this adverb is pretty straightforward. It simply means without doubt or certainly. It's a very common, everyday word.
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This word is unexaggeratedly more prevalent, and when thinking about the reader, it's certainly more readable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:19
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Saying "your situation is, undoubtedly, more severe than mine" would mean that there is absolutely no doubt that your friend's situation is more severe than yours. The meaning of this adverb is pretty straightforward. It simply means without doubt or certainly. It's a very common, everyday word.
Saying "your situation is, undoubtedly, more severe than mine" would mean that there is absolutely no doubt that your friend's situation is more severe than yours. The meaning of this adverb is pretty straightforward. It simply means without doubt or certainly. It's a very common, everyday word.
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This word is unexaggeratedly more prevalent, and when thinking about the reader, it's certainly more readable.
– Rich
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This word is unexaggeratedly more prevalent, and when thinking about the reader, it's certainly more readable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:19
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This word is unexaggeratedly more prevalent, and when thinking about the reader, it's certainly more readable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:19
This word is unexaggeratedly more prevalent, and when thinking about the reader, it's certainly more readable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:19
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I would use
literally
: in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression
// He took the remark literally.
Here's an example from Reverso.context.net:
"Don't take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate."
According to Oxford English Dictionary:
In its standard use literally means
‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a non-literal or exaggerated sense’, as for example in
"I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally."
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the trouble is that the word literally is literally overused for everything and no longer really has that meaning.
– WendyG
Apr 17 at 9:47
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@WendyG Agreed, but I still think that literally is one of the best common words to use. It depends on the context.
– connectyourcharger
Apr 17 at 10:01
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It is pretty clear from context when literally is used literally and when it is used figuratively.
– James Random
Apr 17 at 11:10
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-1. This usage is too unclear. Strangely, the 2nd definition in your cited link says: " : in effect : virtually —**used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible**"
– Canis Lupus
Apr 17 at 19:26
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I would use
literally
: in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression
// He took the remark literally.
Here's an example from Reverso.context.net:
"Don't take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate."
According to Oxford English Dictionary:
In its standard use literally means
‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a non-literal or exaggerated sense’, as for example in
"I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally."
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the trouble is that the word literally is literally overused for everything and no longer really has that meaning.
– WendyG
Apr 17 at 9:47
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@WendyG Agreed, but I still think that literally is one of the best common words to use. It depends on the context.
– connectyourcharger
Apr 17 at 10:01
10
It is pretty clear from context when literally is used literally and when it is used figuratively.
– James Random
Apr 17 at 11:10
5
-1. This usage is too unclear. Strangely, the 2nd definition in your cited link says: " : in effect : virtually —**used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible**"
– Canis Lupus
Apr 17 at 19:26
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I would use
literally
: in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression
// He took the remark literally.
Here's an example from Reverso.context.net:
"Don't take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate."
According to Oxford English Dictionary:
In its standard use literally means
‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a non-literal or exaggerated sense’, as for example in
"I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally."
I would use
literally
: in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression
// He took the remark literally.
Here's an example from Reverso.context.net:
"Don't take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate."
According to Oxford English Dictionary:
In its standard use literally means
‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a non-literal or exaggerated sense’, as for example in
"I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally."
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the trouble is that the word literally is literally overused for everything and no longer really has that meaning.
– WendyG
Apr 17 at 9:47
5
@WendyG Agreed, but I still think that literally is one of the best common words to use. It depends on the context.
– connectyourcharger
Apr 17 at 10:01
10
It is pretty clear from context when literally is used literally and when it is used figuratively.
– James Random
Apr 17 at 11:10
5
-1. This usage is too unclear. Strangely, the 2nd definition in your cited link says: " : in effect : virtually —**used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible**"
– Canis Lupus
Apr 17 at 19:26
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35
the trouble is that the word literally is literally overused for everything and no longer really has that meaning.
– WendyG
Apr 17 at 9:47
5
@WendyG Agreed, but I still think that literally is one of the best common words to use. It depends on the context.
– connectyourcharger
Apr 17 at 10:01
10
It is pretty clear from context when literally is used literally and when it is used figuratively.
– James Random
Apr 17 at 11:10
5
-1. This usage is too unclear. Strangely, the 2nd definition in your cited link says: " : in effect : virtually —**used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible**"
– Canis Lupus
Apr 17 at 19:26
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the trouble is that the word literally is literally overused for everything and no longer really has that meaning.
– WendyG
Apr 17 at 9:47
the trouble is that the word literally is literally overused for everything and no longer really has that meaning.
– WendyG
Apr 17 at 9:47
5
5
@WendyG Agreed, but I still think that literally is one of the best common words to use. It depends on the context.
– connectyourcharger
Apr 17 at 10:01
@WendyG Agreed, but I still think that literally is one of the best common words to use. It depends on the context.
– connectyourcharger
Apr 17 at 10:01
10
10
It is pretty clear from context when literally is used literally and when it is used figuratively.
– James Random
Apr 17 at 11:10
It is pretty clear from context when literally is used literally and when it is used figuratively.
– James Random
Apr 17 at 11:10
5
5
-1. This usage is too unclear. Strangely, the 2nd definition in your cited link says: " : in effect : virtually —**used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible**"
– Canis Lupus
Apr 17 at 19:26
-1. This usage is too unclear. Strangely, the 2nd definition in your cited link says: " : in effect : virtually —**used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible**"
– Canis Lupus
Apr 17 at 19:26
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I would use simply:
[Merriam-Webster]
1 a : without ambiguity : CLEARLY
1 b : without embellishment : PLAINLY
1 c : DIRECTLY, CANDIDLY
2 a : SOLELY, MERELY
// eats simply to keep alive
// simply cleaned it up and went to bed
— Garrison Keillor
2 b : REALLY, LITERALLY
// the concert was simply marvellous
—often used as an intensive
// simply crawling with geniuses
— F. Scott Fitzgerald
As you can see, there are a lot of synonyms for simply. Of those, I think that both clearly and plainly would also be good choices for your sentence.
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I would use simply:
[Merriam-Webster]
1 a : without ambiguity : CLEARLY
1 b : without embellishment : PLAINLY
1 c : DIRECTLY, CANDIDLY
2 a : SOLELY, MERELY
// eats simply to keep alive
// simply cleaned it up and went to bed
— Garrison Keillor
2 b : REALLY, LITERALLY
// the concert was simply marvellous
—often used as an intensive
// simply crawling with geniuses
— F. Scott Fitzgerald
As you can see, there are a lot of synonyms for simply. Of those, I think that both clearly and plainly would also be good choices for your sentence.
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I would use simply:
[Merriam-Webster]
1 a : without ambiguity : CLEARLY
1 b : without embellishment : PLAINLY
1 c : DIRECTLY, CANDIDLY
2 a : SOLELY, MERELY
// eats simply to keep alive
// simply cleaned it up and went to bed
— Garrison Keillor
2 b : REALLY, LITERALLY
// the concert was simply marvellous
—often used as an intensive
// simply crawling with geniuses
— F. Scott Fitzgerald
As you can see, there are a lot of synonyms for simply. Of those, I think that both clearly and plainly would also be good choices for your sentence.
I would use simply:
[Merriam-Webster]
1 a : without ambiguity : CLEARLY
1 b : without embellishment : PLAINLY
1 c : DIRECTLY, CANDIDLY
2 a : SOLELY, MERELY
// eats simply to keep alive
// simply cleaned it up and went to bed
— Garrison Keillor
2 b : REALLY, LITERALLY
// the concert was simply marvellous
—often used as an intensive
// simply crawling with geniuses
— F. Scott Fitzgerald
As you can see, there are a lot of synonyms for simply. Of those, I think that both clearly and plainly would also be good choices for your sentence.
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I would go with Unarguably (or inarguably, depending on your personal preference).
Your situation is unarguably more severe than mine.
Or, perhaps, Unquestionably.
Your situation is unquestionably more severe than mine.
I think I'd stick with unarguably, though; that sounds better to my ears.
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I would say inarguably sounds more correct to my ears than unarguably, though Merriam-Webster lists both inarguable and unarguable as antonyms of arguable. (merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguable)
– qdread
Apr 17 at 13:00
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@qdread Maybe it’s location specific? I’m in the UK, and “unarguably” is what I’m used to using.
– Boneist
Apr 17 at 13:03
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I would go with Unarguably (or inarguably, depending on your personal preference).
Your situation is unarguably more severe than mine.
Or, perhaps, Unquestionably.
Your situation is unquestionably more severe than mine.
I think I'd stick with unarguably, though; that sounds better to my ears.
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I would say inarguably sounds more correct to my ears than unarguably, though Merriam-Webster lists both inarguable and unarguable as antonyms of arguable. (merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguable)
– qdread
Apr 17 at 13:00
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@qdread Maybe it’s location specific? I’m in the UK, and “unarguably” is what I’m used to using.
– Boneist
Apr 17 at 13:03
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I would go with Unarguably (or inarguably, depending on your personal preference).
Your situation is unarguably more severe than mine.
Or, perhaps, Unquestionably.
Your situation is unquestionably more severe than mine.
I think I'd stick with unarguably, though; that sounds better to my ears.
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I would go with Unarguably (or inarguably, depending on your personal preference).
Your situation is unarguably more severe than mine.
Or, perhaps, Unquestionably.
Your situation is unquestionably more severe than mine.
I think I'd stick with unarguably, though; that sounds better to my ears.
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I would say inarguably sounds more correct to my ears than unarguably, though Merriam-Webster lists both inarguable and unarguable as antonyms of arguable. (merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguable)
– qdread
Apr 17 at 13:00
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@qdread Maybe it’s location specific? I’m in the UK, and “unarguably” is what I’m used to using.
– Boneist
Apr 17 at 13:03
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I would say inarguably sounds more correct to my ears than unarguably, though Merriam-Webster lists both inarguable and unarguable as antonyms of arguable. (merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguable)
– qdread
Apr 17 at 13:00
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@qdread Maybe it’s location specific? I’m in the UK, and “unarguably” is what I’m used to using.
– Boneist
Apr 17 at 13:03
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I would say inarguably sounds more correct to my ears than unarguably, though Merriam-Webster lists both inarguable and unarguable as antonyms of arguable. (merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguable)
– qdread
Apr 17 at 13:00
I would say inarguably sounds more correct to my ears than unarguably, though Merriam-Webster lists both inarguable and unarguable as antonyms of arguable. (merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguable)
– qdread
Apr 17 at 13:00
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@qdread Maybe it’s location specific? I’m in the UK, and “unarguably” is what I’m used to using.
– Boneist
Apr 17 at 13:03
@qdread Maybe it’s location specific? I’m in the UK, and “unarguably” is what I’m used to using.
– Boneist
Apr 17 at 13:03
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How about "Your situation is, I shit you not, more severe than mine"?
Urban Dictionary:
The expression means I am being honest.
When someone tells the truth about something usually unbelievable.
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It's vulgar for sure, but sometimes vulgarity hammers a point home better than more polite euphemisms.
– Wes Sayeed
Apr 17 at 17:14
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Hmm, maybe "unshittingly"
– Zebrafish
Apr 17 at 17:49
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Or I kid you not as a less vulgar alternative
– 0xFEE1DEAD
Apr 17 at 19:26
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Or just "no shit" for short. My favorite word is so versatile.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:18
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How about "Your situation is, I shit you not, more severe than mine"?
Urban Dictionary:
The expression means I am being honest.
When someone tells the truth about something usually unbelievable.
2
It's vulgar for sure, but sometimes vulgarity hammers a point home better than more polite euphemisms.
– Wes Sayeed
Apr 17 at 17:14
4
Hmm, maybe "unshittingly"
– Zebrafish
Apr 17 at 17:49
9
Or I kid you not as a less vulgar alternative
– 0xFEE1DEAD
Apr 17 at 19:26
3
Or just "no shit" for short. My favorite word is so versatile.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:18
2
people on this site definitely have a better sense of humor than people on Stack Overflow :)))) I appreciate that
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 5:14
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How about "Your situation is, I shit you not, more severe than mine"?
Urban Dictionary:
The expression means I am being honest.
When someone tells the truth about something usually unbelievable.
How about "Your situation is, I shit you not, more severe than mine"?
Urban Dictionary:
The expression means I am being honest.
When someone tells the truth about something usually unbelievable.
answered Apr 17 at 16:30
Hot LicksHot Licks
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It's vulgar for sure, but sometimes vulgarity hammers a point home better than more polite euphemisms.
– Wes Sayeed
Apr 17 at 17:14
4
Hmm, maybe "unshittingly"
– Zebrafish
Apr 17 at 17:49
9
Or I kid you not as a less vulgar alternative
– 0xFEE1DEAD
Apr 17 at 19:26
3
Or just "no shit" for short. My favorite word is so versatile.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:18
2
people on this site definitely have a better sense of humor than people on Stack Overflow :)))) I appreciate that
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 5:14
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2
It's vulgar for sure, but sometimes vulgarity hammers a point home better than more polite euphemisms.
– Wes Sayeed
Apr 17 at 17:14
4
Hmm, maybe "unshittingly"
– Zebrafish
Apr 17 at 17:49
9
Or I kid you not as a less vulgar alternative
– 0xFEE1DEAD
Apr 17 at 19:26
3
Or just "no shit" for short. My favorite word is so versatile.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:18
2
people on this site definitely have a better sense of humor than people on Stack Overflow :)))) I appreciate that
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 5:14
2
2
It's vulgar for sure, but sometimes vulgarity hammers a point home better than more polite euphemisms.
– Wes Sayeed
Apr 17 at 17:14
It's vulgar for sure, but sometimes vulgarity hammers a point home better than more polite euphemisms.
– Wes Sayeed
Apr 17 at 17:14
4
4
Hmm, maybe "unshittingly"
– Zebrafish
Apr 17 at 17:49
Hmm, maybe "unshittingly"
– Zebrafish
Apr 17 at 17:49
9
9
Or I kid you not as a less vulgar alternative
– 0xFEE1DEAD
Apr 17 at 19:26
Or I kid you not as a less vulgar alternative
– 0xFEE1DEAD
Apr 17 at 19:26
3
3
Or just "no shit" for short. My favorite word is so versatile.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:18
Or just "no shit" for short. My favorite word is so versatile.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:18
2
2
people on this site definitely have a better sense of humor than people on Stack Overflow :)))) I appreciate that
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 5:14
people on this site definitely have a better sense of humor than people on Stack Overflow :)))) I appreciate that
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I would use definitely. With this, there is no exaggeration or "unexageration" as you say. It just is.
Your situation is definitely more severe than mine.
But if you are searching for a phrase, then I would go with without a doubt
Your situation is, without a doubt, more severe than mine.
Since they are used in everyday conversation, I feel that these would be best fit for many situations.
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I would use definitely. With this, there is no exaggeration or "unexageration" as you say. It just is.
Your situation is definitely more severe than mine.
But if you are searching for a phrase, then I would go with without a doubt
Your situation is, without a doubt, more severe than mine.
Since they are used in everyday conversation, I feel that these would be best fit for many situations.
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I would use definitely. With this, there is no exaggeration or "unexageration" as you say. It just is.
Your situation is definitely more severe than mine.
But if you are searching for a phrase, then I would go with without a doubt
Your situation is, without a doubt, more severe than mine.
Since they are used in everyday conversation, I feel that these would be best fit for many situations.
I would use definitely. With this, there is no exaggeration or "unexageration" as you say. It just is.
Your situation is definitely more severe than mine.
But if you are searching for a phrase, then I would go with without a doubt
Your situation is, without a doubt, more severe than mine.
Since they are used in everyday conversation, I feel that these would be best fit for many situations.
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I would use certainly or indeed.
Your situation is certainly more severe than mine.
Your situation is indeed more severe than mine.
But if adverbial phrases are okay with you, I'd opt for 'as it is'.
Your situation, as it is, is more severe than mine.
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I would use certainly or indeed.
Your situation is certainly more severe than mine.
Your situation is indeed more severe than mine.
But if adverbial phrases are okay with you, I'd opt for 'as it is'.
Your situation, as it is, is more severe than mine.
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I would use certainly or indeed.
Your situation is certainly more severe than mine.
Your situation is indeed more severe than mine.
But if adverbial phrases are okay with you, I'd opt for 'as it is'.
Your situation, as it is, is more severe than mine.
I would use certainly or indeed.
Your situation is certainly more severe than mine.
Your situation is indeed more severe than mine.
But if adverbial phrases are okay with you, I'd opt for 'as it is'.
Your situation, as it is, is more severe than mine.
answered Apr 17 at 6:28
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You might want to use:
realistically
2. In a way that is accurate and true to life.
So, your sentence might be written as follows:
Your situation is, realistically, more severe than mine.
I would think that, in your particular usage, it would draw some similarities between the other person's situation and yours, but wouldn't try to benchmark the severeness of it.
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You might want to use:
realistically
2. In a way that is accurate and true to life.
So, your sentence might be written as follows:
Your situation is, realistically, more severe than mine.
I would think that, in your particular usage, it would draw some similarities between the other person's situation and yours, but wouldn't try to benchmark the severeness of it.
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You might want to use:
realistically
2. In a way that is accurate and true to life.
So, your sentence might be written as follows:
Your situation is, realistically, more severe than mine.
I would think that, in your particular usage, it would draw some similarities between the other person's situation and yours, but wouldn't try to benchmark the severeness of it.
You might want to use:
realistically
2. In a way that is accurate and true to life.
So, your sentence might be written as follows:
Your situation is, realistically, more severe than mine.
I would think that, in your particular usage, it would draw some similarities between the other person's situation and yours, but wouldn't try to benchmark the severeness of it.
answered Apr 17 at 10:14
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Seriously
Your situation is, seriously, more severe than mine.
Also the informal word "legit", although listed in most dictionaries only as an adjective, is also used as an adverb. Being quite informal a dictionary probably should not be your guide on how it's commonly used, but Oxford Living Dictionaries and Wiktionary do list it as an adverb. In this case I guess it might be a flat adverb, like "safe" in "drive safe".
legit
adverb
(slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.
He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
That legit scared the hell out of me.
Wiktionary
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The word legit is used to mean 'literally' in utterances like 'I am legit going to fail this test'.
Working with English Grammar: An Introduction (2018)
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FWIW the proper form of the adverb "legit" is "legitimately".
– Timbo
Apr 17 at 19:11
Seriously goes well in that context, especially with severe.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:24
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Seriously
Your situation is, seriously, more severe than mine.
Also the informal word "legit", although listed in most dictionaries only as an adjective, is also used as an adverb. Being quite informal a dictionary probably should not be your guide on how it's commonly used, but Oxford Living Dictionaries and Wiktionary do list it as an adverb. In this case I guess it might be a flat adverb, like "safe" in "drive safe".
legit
adverb
(slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.
He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
That legit scared the hell out of me.
Wiktionary
...
The word legit is used to mean 'literally' in utterances like 'I am legit going to fail this test'.
Working with English Grammar: An Introduction (2018)
3
FWIW the proper form of the adverb "legit" is "legitimately".
– Timbo
Apr 17 at 19:11
Seriously goes well in that context, especially with severe.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:24
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Seriously
Your situation is, seriously, more severe than mine.
Also the informal word "legit", although listed in most dictionaries only as an adjective, is also used as an adverb. Being quite informal a dictionary probably should not be your guide on how it's commonly used, but Oxford Living Dictionaries and Wiktionary do list it as an adverb. In this case I guess it might be a flat adverb, like "safe" in "drive safe".
legit
adverb
(slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.
He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
That legit scared the hell out of me.
Wiktionary
...
The word legit is used to mean 'literally' in utterances like 'I am legit going to fail this test'.
Working with English Grammar: An Introduction (2018)
Seriously
Your situation is, seriously, more severe than mine.
Also the informal word "legit", although listed in most dictionaries only as an adjective, is also used as an adverb. Being quite informal a dictionary probably should not be your guide on how it's commonly used, but Oxford Living Dictionaries and Wiktionary do list it as an adverb. In this case I guess it might be a flat adverb, like "safe" in "drive safe".
legit
adverb
(slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.
He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
That legit scared the hell out of me.
Wiktionary
...
The word legit is used to mean 'literally' in utterances like 'I am legit going to fail this test'.
Working with English Grammar: An Introduction (2018)
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FWIW the proper form of the adverb "legit" is "legitimately".
– Timbo
Apr 17 at 19:11
Seriously goes well in that context, especially with severe.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:24
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FWIW the proper form of the adverb "legit" is "legitimately".
– Timbo
Apr 17 at 19:11
Seriously goes well in that context, especially with severe.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:24
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FWIW the proper form of the adverb "legit" is "legitimately".
– Timbo
Apr 17 at 19:11
FWIW the proper form of the adverb "legit" is "legitimately".
– Timbo
Apr 17 at 19:11
Seriously goes well in that context, especially with severe.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:24
Seriously goes well in that context, especially with severe.
– KannE
Apr 18 at 2:24
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Without knowing the exact situation, I'd personally go with truly.
It suggests both truth & accuracy, but it hasn't been misused as a few other suggestions have been, so less likely to be interpreted as condescending.
It also doesn't suggest extremes. Unarguably and Unquestionably can be good choices for when the comparisons aren't close, but if they are, I'd go with truly instead.
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Without knowing the exact situation, I'd personally go with truly.
It suggests both truth & accuracy, but it hasn't been misused as a few other suggestions have been, so less likely to be interpreted as condescending.
It also doesn't suggest extremes. Unarguably and Unquestionably can be good choices for when the comparisons aren't close, but if they are, I'd go with truly instead.
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Without knowing the exact situation, I'd personally go with truly.
It suggests both truth & accuracy, but it hasn't been misused as a few other suggestions have been, so less likely to be interpreted as condescending.
It also doesn't suggest extremes. Unarguably and Unquestionably can be good choices for when the comparisons aren't close, but if they are, I'd go with truly instead.
Without knowing the exact situation, I'd personally go with truly.
It suggests both truth & accuracy, but it hasn't been misused as a few other suggestions have been, so less likely to be interpreted as condescending.
It also doesn't suggest extremes. Unarguably and Unquestionably can be good choices for when the comparisons aren't close, but if they are, I'd go with truly instead.
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Consider sincerely, from M-W
in a sincere or truthful way : with truth, genuineness, or straightforwardness
"Your situation is more severe than mine, sincerely." Or "Your situation is, sincerely, more severe than mine.". With a special pause/emphasis around the word.
Edit: Sincerely isn't the best choice for that exact usage, but I wanted to mention it because I think it's a perfect word for most other situations, especially where you might otherwise sound sarcastic, or just like a general nice-ity but you want to make sure they know you're not just saying it to say it. ("Oh, that dress sincerely looks great on you!" or something like that).
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Consider sincerely, from M-W
in a sincere or truthful way : with truth, genuineness, or straightforwardness
"Your situation is more severe than mine, sincerely." Or "Your situation is, sincerely, more severe than mine.". With a special pause/emphasis around the word.
Edit: Sincerely isn't the best choice for that exact usage, but I wanted to mention it because I think it's a perfect word for most other situations, especially where you might otherwise sound sarcastic, or just like a general nice-ity but you want to make sure they know you're not just saying it to say it. ("Oh, that dress sincerely looks great on you!" or something like that).
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Consider sincerely, from M-W
in a sincere or truthful way : with truth, genuineness, or straightforwardness
"Your situation is more severe than mine, sincerely." Or "Your situation is, sincerely, more severe than mine.". With a special pause/emphasis around the word.
Edit: Sincerely isn't the best choice for that exact usage, but I wanted to mention it because I think it's a perfect word for most other situations, especially where you might otherwise sound sarcastic, or just like a general nice-ity but you want to make sure they know you're not just saying it to say it. ("Oh, that dress sincerely looks great on you!" or something like that).
Consider sincerely, from M-W
in a sincere or truthful way : with truth, genuineness, or straightforwardness
"Your situation is more severe than mine, sincerely." Or "Your situation is, sincerely, more severe than mine.". With a special pause/emphasis around the word.
Edit: Sincerely isn't the best choice for that exact usage, but I wanted to mention it because I think it's a perfect word for most other situations, especially where you might otherwise sound sarcastic, or just like a general nice-ity but you want to make sure they know you're not just saying it to say it. ("Oh, that dress sincerely looks great on you!" or something like that).
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unexaggeratedly
First,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
means that your situation does not exaggerate. You want to make
yourself the subject of the exaggerating:
Your situation is, without my exaggerating, more severe than mine.
Now the only adverb that may replace the without clause without changing
the meaning of the sentence is
unexaggeratedly
The notion that this is not "formal" or not quite all right so long as
it is not in a dictionary is misguided.
I think "without exaggerating" correctly implies that it's I who's trying not to exaggerate. However, if I were to explicitly mention that, shouldn't I say "without my exaggeration" or "without me exaggerating"? The "without my exaggerating" seems a bit odd to me! BTW, +1 for sticking to unexaggeratedly :)))) I am warming up to it. However it's not fun when there's a red line under it, indicating that it's not correct.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 17 at 14:31
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@AmirA.Shabani, just turn off auto-correct! for my exaggerating, see Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage, under illiteracies.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 14:36
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unexaggeratedly
First,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
means that your situation does not exaggerate. You want to make
yourself the subject of the exaggerating:
Your situation is, without my exaggerating, more severe than mine.
Now the only adverb that may replace the without clause without changing
the meaning of the sentence is
unexaggeratedly
The notion that this is not "formal" or not quite all right so long as
it is not in a dictionary is misguided.
I think "without exaggerating" correctly implies that it's I who's trying not to exaggerate. However, if I were to explicitly mention that, shouldn't I say "without my exaggeration" or "without me exaggerating"? The "without my exaggerating" seems a bit odd to me! BTW, +1 for sticking to unexaggeratedly :)))) I am warming up to it. However it's not fun when there's a red line under it, indicating that it's not correct.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 17 at 14:31
1
@AmirA.Shabani, just turn off auto-correct! for my exaggerating, see Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage, under illiteracies.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 14:36
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unexaggeratedly
First,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
means that your situation does not exaggerate. You want to make
yourself the subject of the exaggerating:
Your situation is, without my exaggerating, more severe than mine.
Now the only adverb that may replace the without clause without changing
the meaning of the sentence is
unexaggeratedly
The notion that this is not "formal" or not quite all right so long as
it is not in a dictionary is misguided.
unexaggeratedly
First,
Your situation is, without exaggerating, more severe than mine.
means that your situation does not exaggerate. You want to make
yourself the subject of the exaggerating:
Your situation is, without my exaggerating, more severe than mine.
Now the only adverb that may replace the without clause without changing
the meaning of the sentence is
unexaggeratedly
The notion that this is not "formal" or not quite all right so long as
it is not in a dictionary is misguided.
answered Apr 17 at 14:09
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I think "without exaggerating" correctly implies that it's I who's trying not to exaggerate. However, if I were to explicitly mention that, shouldn't I say "without my exaggeration" or "without me exaggerating"? The "without my exaggerating" seems a bit odd to me! BTW, +1 for sticking to unexaggeratedly :)))) I am warming up to it. However it's not fun when there's a red line under it, indicating that it's not correct.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 17 at 14:31
1
@AmirA.Shabani, just turn off auto-correct! for my exaggerating, see Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage, under illiteracies.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 14:36
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I think "without exaggerating" correctly implies that it's I who's trying not to exaggerate. However, if I were to explicitly mention that, shouldn't I say "without my exaggeration" or "without me exaggerating"? The "without my exaggerating" seems a bit odd to me! BTW, +1 for sticking to unexaggeratedly :)))) I am warming up to it. However it's not fun when there's a red line under it, indicating that it's not correct.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 17 at 14:31
1
@AmirA.Shabani, just turn off auto-correct! for my exaggerating, see Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage, under illiteracies.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 14:36
I think "without exaggerating" correctly implies that it's I who's trying not to exaggerate. However, if I were to explicitly mention that, shouldn't I say "without my exaggeration" or "without me exaggerating"? The "without my exaggerating" seems a bit odd to me! BTW, +1 for sticking to unexaggeratedly :)))) I am warming up to it. However it's not fun when there's a red line under it, indicating that it's not correct.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 17 at 14:31
I think "without exaggerating" correctly implies that it's I who's trying not to exaggerate. However, if I were to explicitly mention that, shouldn't I say "without my exaggeration" or "without me exaggerating"? The "without my exaggerating" seems a bit odd to me! BTW, +1 for sticking to unexaggeratedly :)))) I am warming up to it. However it's not fun when there's a red line under it, indicating that it's not correct.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 17 at 14:31
1
1
@AmirA.Shabani, just turn off auto-correct! for my exaggerating, see Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage, under illiteracies.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 14:36
@AmirA.Shabani, just turn off auto-correct! for my exaggerating, see Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage, under illiteracies.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 14:36
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An adverb something like "undoubtedly" to replace "without exaggerating" (i.e., without going beyond the limits of truth):
Undeniably (adverb; adjective form: undeniable).
Definition of undeniable (M-W): plainly true; incontestable.
undeniable meaning: 1. certainly true: 2. so obviously true that
it cannot be doubted (CED).
Note: These dictionaries do not list undeniably separately.
Also, two options which basically mean really (or for real; usually NOT used in the same sentence):
Your situation is, honest-to-goodness, more severe than mine, on my grave.
undeniably has connotations of conceding a point to someone else's argument. If there's no argument, there's no denial or acquiescence, and so there's no need to say it's undeniable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:23
@Rich Actually, there doesn't have to be an argument (in that sense, with someone else). Undeniably also has the connotation of realization, of an obvious truth, for example: He is undeniably the hottest paratrooper on earth right now (if only in the mind of the beholder...because all 'devils' are hot, of course).
– KannE
Apr 18 at 21:38
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An adverb something like "undoubtedly" to replace "without exaggerating" (i.e., without going beyond the limits of truth):
Undeniably (adverb; adjective form: undeniable).
Definition of undeniable (M-W): plainly true; incontestable.
undeniable meaning: 1. certainly true: 2. so obviously true that
it cannot be doubted (CED).
Note: These dictionaries do not list undeniably separately.
Also, two options which basically mean really (or for real; usually NOT used in the same sentence):
Your situation is, honest-to-goodness, more severe than mine, on my grave.
undeniably has connotations of conceding a point to someone else's argument. If there's no argument, there's no denial or acquiescence, and so there's no need to say it's undeniable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:23
@Rich Actually, there doesn't have to be an argument (in that sense, with someone else). Undeniably also has the connotation of realization, of an obvious truth, for example: He is undeniably the hottest paratrooper on earth right now (if only in the mind of the beholder...because all 'devils' are hot, of course).
– KannE
Apr 18 at 21:38
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An adverb something like "undoubtedly" to replace "without exaggerating" (i.e., without going beyond the limits of truth):
Undeniably (adverb; adjective form: undeniable).
Definition of undeniable (M-W): plainly true; incontestable.
undeniable meaning: 1. certainly true: 2. so obviously true that
it cannot be doubted (CED).
Note: These dictionaries do not list undeniably separately.
Also, two options which basically mean really (or for real; usually NOT used in the same sentence):
Your situation is, honest-to-goodness, more severe than mine, on my grave.
An adverb something like "undoubtedly" to replace "without exaggerating" (i.e., without going beyond the limits of truth):
Undeniably (adverb; adjective form: undeniable).
Definition of undeniable (M-W): plainly true; incontestable.
undeniable meaning: 1. certainly true: 2. so obviously true that
it cannot be doubted (CED).
Note: These dictionaries do not list undeniably separately.
Also, two options which basically mean really (or for real; usually NOT used in the same sentence):
Your situation is, honest-to-goodness, more severe than mine, on my grave.
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undeniably has connotations of conceding a point to someone else's argument. If there's no argument, there's no denial or acquiescence, and so there's no need to say it's undeniable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:23
@Rich Actually, there doesn't have to be an argument (in that sense, with someone else). Undeniably also has the connotation of realization, of an obvious truth, for example: He is undeniably the hottest paratrooper on earth right now (if only in the mind of the beholder...because all 'devils' are hot, of course).
– KannE
Apr 18 at 21:38
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undeniably has connotations of conceding a point to someone else's argument. If there's no argument, there's no denial or acquiescence, and so there's no need to say it's undeniable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:23
@Rich Actually, there doesn't have to be an argument (in that sense, with someone else). Undeniably also has the connotation of realization, of an obvious truth, for example: He is undeniably the hottest paratrooper on earth right now (if only in the mind of the beholder...because all 'devils' are hot, of course).
– KannE
Apr 18 at 21:38
undeniably has connotations of conceding a point to someone else's argument. If there's no argument, there's no denial or acquiescence, and so there's no need to say it's undeniable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:23
undeniably has connotations of conceding a point to someone else's argument. If there's no argument, there's no denial or acquiescence, and so there's no need to say it's undeniable.
– Rich
Apr 18 at 20:23
@Rich Actually, there doesn't have to be an argument (in that sense, with someone else). Undeniably also has the connotation of realization, of an obvious truth, for example: He is undeniably the hottest paratrooper on earth right now (if only in the mind of the beholder...because all 'devils' are hot, of course).
– KannE
Apr 18 at 21:38
@Rich Actually, there doesn't have to be an argument (in that sense, with someone else). Undeniably also has the connotation of realization, of an obvious truth, for example: He is undeniably the hottest paratrooper on earth right now (if only in the mind of the beholder...because all 'devils' are hot, of course).
– KannE
Apr 18 at 21:38
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I am late to answer, but this is my first answer :)
In the given situation, I would prefer the word irrefutably.
Your situation is irrefutably more severe than mine.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/irrefutably
The word irrefutably means that it cannot be disproved. It does not state that I'm not exaggerating. Also, the link you provided differs from the word you suggested.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 16:24
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I am late to answer, but this is my first answer :)
In the given situation, I would prefer the word irrefutably.
Your situation is irrefutably more severe than mine.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/irrefutably
The word irrefutably means that it cannot be disproved. It does not state that I'm not exaggerating. Also, the link you provided differs from the word you suggested.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 16:24
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I am late to answer, but this is my first answer :)
In the given situation, I would prefer the word irrefutably.
Your situation is irrefutably more severe than mine.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/irrefutably
I am late to answer, but this is my first answer :)
In the given situation, I would prefer the word irrefutably.
Your situation is irrefutably more severe than mine.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/irrefutably
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answered Apr 18 at 15:42
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The word irrefutably means that it cannot be disproved. It does not state that I'm not exaggerating. Also, the link you provided differs from the word you suggested.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 16:24
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The word irrefutably means that it cannot be disproved. It does not state that I'm not exaggerating. Also, the link you provided differs from the word you suggested.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 16:24
The word irrefutably means that it cannot be disproved. It does not state that I'm not exaggerating. Also, the link you provided differs from the word you suggested.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 16:24
The word irrefutably means that it cannot be disproved. It does not state that I'm not exaggerating. Also, the link you provided differs from the word you suggested.
– Amir A. Shabani
Apr 18 at 16:24
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Although I don't see them working well/at all in your sentence as written (with "is" being modified), understatedly, conservatively or (to the extent that it's a word), minimis/zingly could arguably qualify as antonyms of "exaggeratedly" (i.e., as synonyms of "unexaggeratedly") and possibly work ok in the following rewrite:
Your situation can be described, [even] conservatively/understatedly/minimis/zingly, as being more severe than mine.
(linked examples above from Pamphlet Architecture 29: Ambiguous spaces; Hemingway on War; and Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology;: The Skanda-Purāṇa (pts. 1-15, 19), respectively, all via Google Books)
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Although I don't see them working well/at all in your sentence as written (with "is" being modified), understatedly, conservatively or (to the extent that it's a word), minimis/zingly could arguably qualify as antonyms of "exaggeratedly" (i.e., as synonyms of "unexaggeratedly") and possibly work ok in the following rewrite:
Your situation can be described, [even] conservatively/understatedly/minimis/zingly, as being more severe than mine.
(linked examples above from Pamphlet Architecture 29: Ambiguous spaces; Hemingway on War; and Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology;: The Skanda-Purāṇa (pts. 1-15, 19), respectively, all via Google Books)
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Although I don't see them working well/at all in your sentence as written (with "is" being modified), understatedly, conservatively or (to the extent that it's a word), minimis/zingly could arguably qualify as antonyms of "exaggeratedly" (i.e., as synonyms of "unexaggeratedly") and possibly work ok in the following rewrite:
Your situation can be described, [even] conservatively/understatedly/minimis/zingly, as being more severe than mine.
(linked examples above from Pamphlet Architecture 29: Ambiguous spaces; Hemingway on War; and Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology;: The Skanda-Purāṇa (pts. 1-15, 19), respectively, all via Google Books)
Although I don't see them working well/at all in your sentence as written (with "is" being modified), understatedly, conservatively or (to the extent that it's a word), minimis/zingly could arguably qualify as antonyms of "exaggeratedly" (i.e., as synonyms of "unexaggeratedly") and possibly work ok in the following rewrite:
Your situation can be described, [even] conservatively/understatedly/minimis/zingly, as being more severe than mine.
(linked examples above from Pamphlet Architecture 29: Ambiguous spaces; Hemingway on War; and Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology;: The Skanda-Purāṇa (pts. 1-15, 19), respectively, all via Google Books)
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To answer the question properly, one must supply an adverb whose meaning is the opposite of 'exaggerate'.
To 'not exaggerate' is to speak plainly.
Plainly : Without ornament or embellishment, simply; without luxury or excess, modestly, frugally.
OED
Your situation is, plainly, more severe than mine.
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To answer the question properly, one must supply an adverb whose meaning is the opposite of 'exaggerate'.
To 'not exaggerate' is to speak plainly.
Plainly : Without ornament or embellishment, simply; without luxury or excess, modestly, frugally.
OED
Your situation is, plainly, more severe than mine.
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To answer the question properly, one must supply an adverb whose meaning is the opposite of 'exaggerate'.
To 'not exaggerate' is to speak plainly.
Plainly : Without ornament or embellishment, simply; without luxury or excess, modestly, frugally.
OED
Your situation is, plainly, more severe than mine.
To answer the question properly, one must supply an adverb whose meaning is the opposite of 'exaggerate'.
To 'not exaggerate' is to speak plainly.
Plainly : Without ornament or embellishment, simply; without luxury or excess, modestly, frugally.
OED
Your situation is, plainly, more severe than mine.
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I would naturally say:
"your situation is obviously worse than mine".
- I think this language is much more realistic, especially in dialogue.
- It instantly placates and soothes the other person.
- This may or may not be technically accurate - e.g. perhaps their story is commonly regarded as false or exaggerated by others - BUT I am saying that to ME that they are definitely not exaggerating, and that they don't need to labour the point any more.
- The other answers here are great, but too formal, so none of them would sound genuine to me as dialogue... they feel passive aggressive. It's as though they are all followed by "...BUT you're 'foo' so it won't be as much of a 'bar' for you (or insert other passive aggressive/diminishing/non-believing remark here)
whereas 'obvious' has no recourse, or qualifier. If something is obvious then the onus of misunderstanding is laid on the intelligence of the observer, not on the 'foo' of the 'victim'.
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I would naturally say:
"your situation is obviously worse than mine".
- I think this language is much more realistic, especially in dialogue.
- It instantly placates and soothes the other person.
- This may or may not be technically accurate - e.g. perhaps their story is commonly regarded as false or exaggerated by others - BUT I am saying that to ME that they are definitely not exaggerating, and that they don't need to labour the point any more.
- The other answers here are great, but too formal, so none of them would sound genuine to me as dialogue... they feel passive aggressive. It's as though they are all followed by "...BUT you're 'foo' so it won't be as much of a 'bar' for you (or insert other passive aggressive/diminishing/non-believing remark here)
whereas 'obvious' has no recourse, or qualifier. If something is obvious then the onus of misunderstanding is laid on the intelligence of the observer, not on the 'foo' of the 'victim'.
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I would naturally say:
"your situation is obviously worse than mine".
- I think this language is much more realistic, especially in dialogue.
- It instantly placates and soothes the other person.
- This may or may not be technically accurate - e.g. perhaps their story is commonly regarded as false or exaggerated by others - BUT I am saying that to ME that they are definitely not exaggerating, and that they don't need to labour the point any more.
- The other answers here are great, but too formal, so none of them would sound genuine to me as dialogue... they feel passive aggressive. It's as though they are all followed by "...BUT you're 'foo' so it won't be as much of a 'bar' for you (or insert other passive aggressive/diminishing/non-believing remark here)
whereas 'obvious' has no recourse, or qualifier. If something is obvious then the onus of misunderstanding is laid on the intelligence of the observer, not on the 'foo' of the 'victim'.
I would naturally say:
"your situation is obviously worse than mine".
- I think this language is much more realistic, especially in dialogue.
- It instantly placates and soothes the other person.
- This may or may not be technically accurate - e.g. perhaps their story is commonly regarded as false or exaggerated by others - BUT I am saying that to ME that they are definitely not exaggerating, and that they don't need to labour the point any more.
- The other answers here are great, but too formal, so none of them would sound genuine to me as dialogue... they feel passive aggressive. It's as though they are all followed by "...BUT you're 'foo' so it won't be as much of a 'bar' for you (or insert other passive aggressive/diminishing/non-believing remark here)
whereas 'obvious' has no recourse, or qualifier. If something is obvious then the onus of misunderstanding is laid on the intelligence of the observer, not on the 'foo' of the 'victim'.
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when you say 'hasn't been born yet', do you mean you are waiting for someone else to use it first?
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:08
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but why do you feel a word must be in a dictionary before you can use it? surely words are added to dictionaries only because they are used without being in dictionaries.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:27
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there is nothing informal about unexaggeratedly.
– Toothrot
Apr 17 at 13:41
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Maybe we could say: "Your situation is literally - and I mean literally literally, not figuratively literally - more severe than mine.
– DJClayworth
Apr 17 at 14:18
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Too bad we've lost "verily" from modern English.
– user344331
Apr 17 at 16:14