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
  • Last year, the domestic microdrama industry was valued at nearly $15 billion, according to market research firm DataEye, almost double the market size for box-office feature films in the country.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But our findings suggest that families, schools and communities can also make a difference simply by creating everyday opportunities for young people to feel recognized, valued and connected.
    — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of valued
Verb
  • The market just overestimated how mechanical the selling would be.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Polls overestimated Abdul El-Sayed’s lead by 12 percentage points.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of overestimated
Verb
  • Sola-Morales has long appreciated Seville’s cooling strategy, which the city, among the hottest in Europe, adopted generations ago.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Webb appreciated the gesture, but the brief celebration caught him off guard.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Rukeyser admired Woolf and mentored young Black writers, including Alice Walker, so the connections between Rukeyser, Woolf, and Solomon are rich.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a category where scientific performance and consumer experience have evolved in tandem, making Korean sunscreens among the most admired in the world.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • 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
  • As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.
    — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of overvalued
Verb
  • Being a trans woman is something that is a right and should be respected.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • These developments coincided with his growing voice in the locker room, where he was respected enough to yell, beat his chest and smack his helmet without repercussions.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected

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