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
  • My level of personal attention is at the heart of my approach and is consistently valued by clients, who appreciate knowing they are truly heard and that their holiday has been thoughtfully and fully tailored to them.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The chart below shows the change in how Boeing and Lockheed have valued their equity stakes in ULA since 2016.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of valued
Verb
  • Of the four devices tested, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Garmin Forerunner 955 systematically overestimated energy expenditure the most.
    — Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For two months in a row, prediction market traders and economists have overestimated payroll numbers.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Sep. 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
  • Ross, who was feted as the first Hollywood Trailblazer at the 2025 WWD Style Awards, has long been admired for her fashion.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Jackson was admired by wealthy British supporters of the Confederacy during the Civil War, including Alexander Beresford-Hope, who spearheaded efforts to raise money in Britain for a statue of the general after his death in May 1863.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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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