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 Consensus is overrated Chang likes to argue — with friends, over food. — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrated
  1. valued
  2. overestimated
  3. appreciated
  4. admired
  5. overvalued
  6. respected
Verb
  • But toward the end of the seventeenth century, sporting artists also began to take on commissions from pet owners, creating art that celebrated dogs who were valued purely for their relationships with their owners.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Broccoli is valued at $300 million post-money, according to a person familiar with the matter (Broccoli declined to comment on its valuation).
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of valued
Verb
  • The model could have overestimated the amount of unstable ISM if cold and warm sections were too close together for the model to tell them apart, McKee said.
    — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The 1922 Colorado River Compact — the agreement that determines how much of the river’s water to allocate to seven states — simultaneously overestimated the long-term supply of water and underestimated the demand.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of overestimated
Verb
  • Though shares have more than doubled already this year, analysts argued the market still hasn't fully appreciated what AI will do for cybersecurity demand.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Adebayo has appreciated the recent tweaks to the Heat’s offense.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • While Bukele is admired by many people in Haiti for his take-charge style, his deployment has also created ripples, raising concerns about his ultimate intentions.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Huerta is also admired for being a staunch supporter of women’s and voters’ rights who didn’t shy away from pushing Washington to change policies for the better, even in later years.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • Scheels argued this year that the Ada County Assessor’s Office had overvalued its unusual building.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of overvalued
Verb
  • Segalovitz’s policing background is well-known and respected among Ra’am supporters.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Trump considered Graham a friend and adviser and respected his national security experience and instincts.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of respected

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“Overrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrated. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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