OVERRATED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

overrated

verb

Definition of overrated

past tense of overrate

as in valued

to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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Recent Examples of overrated Some—including Poe—thought Irving overrated, in the way that best-selling writers are always overrated. — Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Defensively, Johnson’s switchability has perhaps been overrated. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 24 June 2026 In many cases, pilots are overrated. — Ashwin Gaidhani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however. — Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 During a recent segment of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host, 51, discussed whether or not engagement rings are overrated, and if couples should turn to more practical alternatives. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Matching Furniture Sets Matching sets, whether matching bedroom sets or a matching part of end tables, are overrated, shares Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group. — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 However, like many old wives’ tales, this one might be overrated. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026 Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated. — Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrated

Verb

Founded in 2018, the PLL’s most recent funding round valued the league at more than $500 million, according to press reports.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
By using employee feedback as a roadmap, organizations can close leadership gaps, develop stronger leaders, and create workplaces where employees feel heard, valued, and motivated.

— Samantha Likson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of valued

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Eddie overestimated the strength of the statue’s material, and to his surprise, the head popped right off the body like a champagne cork, soared through the air, thunked off the ground, and rolled down the hallway.

— Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Of the four devices tested, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Garmin Forerunner 955 systematically overestimated energy expenditure the most.

— Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of overestimated

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Reyez appreciated the festival being free to attendees and the affordability of the food and items available at booths.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
This was in the nineties, before real-estate investment trusts and private-equity firms had fully appreciated the cash-cow potential of housing people’s stuff, so there weren’t many similar facilities around.

— David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

The car was purchased brand new in 1983 after Trevino's grandmother spotted it at a dealership and admired it.

— Ashley Williams, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Paris is admired worldwide for aesthetic beauty, but the city kept hitting the news for another reason in recent months as record-breaking highs climbed beyond 40 C (104 F) on the roasting streets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of admired

Verb

Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overvalued

Verb

Yet, he was announced as the player of the match in the stadium, is adored and respected by fans and coaches alike at Bournemouth, and his qualities will inevitably bring external transfer interest.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Emirati executive Taher, who is well-respected in the Arab business community, was appointed as its first chairwoman to work alongside Abrian, who remains involved in making Dubai the Gulf’s definitive fashion week.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of respected

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