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 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
  1. valued
  2. overestimated
  3. appreciated
  4. admired
  5. overvalued
  6. respected
Verb
  • In July, financial services platform Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a takeover offer valued at more than $50 billion, but are said to have abandoned their pursuit, according to Bloomberg.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone’s voice is valued, standards have risen on and off the field, and all matches are monitored and recorded in such a way that Dean would not have dared to try to play the class clown.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of valued
Verb
  • For two months in a row, prediction market traders and economists have overestimated payroll numbers.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The market just overestimated how mechanical the selling would be.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of overestimated
Verb
  • Sac State players and coaches appreciated the grit of quarterback Carson Conklin, who suffered a wrist injury in the first half and soldiered his way to the end, completing 25 of 46 passes for 221 yards.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone appreciated having access to writing samples, but two participants wanted additional context around each example.
    — Jehan Lalkaka, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Porto’s Victor Froholdt was also greatly admired, but a deal was not feasible.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In her caption, Ashley continued to share how much her late mother admired Parton.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 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
  • The metropolitan statistical area, which includes Warren, Troy and Farmington Hills, is overvalued by about 28% in the second quarter.
    — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of overvalued
Verb
  • For those who never truly respected the WNBA, this has created tension.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Reality says opposing defenses will stack the box with eight defenders until Miami proves tit has a passing attack that needs to be respected.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of respected

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“Overrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrated. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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