Synonyms of overrated

overrated

verb

past tense of overrate

as in valued

to place too high a value on

I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• overestimated
• appreciated
• admired
• overvalued
• respected
• regarded
• prized
• cherished
• treasured
• revered
• esteemed
• venerated
• idolized
• worshipped
• adored
• reverenced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• underestimated
• underrated
• undervalued
• minimized
• disparaged
• played down
• despised
• depreciated
• belittled
• decried
• disdained
• scorned
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• soft-pedaled
• abominated

Example Sentences

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