overrated

verb

Definition of overratednext
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 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 All that crowing about going to the movies for the communal experience is overrated. — Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrated
  1. valued
  2. overestimated
  3. appreciated
  4. admired
  5. overvalued
  6. respected
Verb
  • The global warehouse automation market is now valued at nearly $30 billion and is expected to roughly double by 2030.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • The licenses are split into 11 lots, valued at $230 million in total, with clauses to prevent a single company from owning all the spectrum bands.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of valued
Verb
  • Barely a month ago, there was plenty of fretting that FIFA had grossly overestimated the crowds that would descend on the tournament’s host cities and stadiums.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • But both industries may have overestimated an entertainment economy increasingly comfortable confusing quantity with quality.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 July 2026
Definition of overestimated
Verb
  • During his courtside interview with South Florida media before the report of the Adebayo incident surfaced, Herro spoke of the level of respect for his Heat tenure, when asked if he was properly appreciated.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Another customer added that the pants felt well-made and durable, and appreciated that the fabric is lightweight yet not see-through.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • There are literally hundreds more movie retro theaters and drive-ins to be admired in her book.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
  • But Finch had long admired Ball’s skill set and ingenuity, and Clifford called unsolicited to vouch for a player who has been criticized throughout his career as unserious, all style over substance.
    — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • San Diego and the Inland Empire are 25% overvalued, Los Angeles, 19%, San Jose, 17%, San Francisco, 16%, Sacramento, 16% and the East Bay, 11%.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • The current market lacks discipline, with investors overly reliant on benchmarks like AI for growth, leading to crowded and potentially overvalued trades.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of overvalued
Verb
  • Burke says the interim boss at CPD, Fred Waller, is known and respected, but who leads long-term at 35th and Michigan remains unclear.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • For much of her adult life, poet Mary Oliver pursued her métier in relative obscurity, publishing well respected if modestly selling volumes of her work.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of respected

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