Synonyms of overshadowed

overshadowed 1 of 2

adjective

as in obscured

Related Words

• obscured
• darkened
• dimmed
• dulled
• obscure
• blackened
• clouded
• dusky
• misty
• dim
• murky
• hazy
• overcast
• darksome
• bedimmed
• lowering
• cloudy
• befogged
• overclouded
• dull
• beclouded
• heavy
• hazed
• dismal
• somber
• gloomy
• sullen
• bleak
• cheerless
• gray
• dreary
• glum
• black
• sepulchral
• funereal
• desolate
• dark
• drear
• sunless

Dissimilar Words

• clear
• cloudless
• sunny
• sunlit
• brilliant
• dazzling
• illuminated
• sunshiny
• shiny
• radiant
• lit
• lightened
• brightened
• illumined

overshadowed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of overshadow

1

as in blurred

to make dark, dim, or indistinct

large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscured
• blurred
• darkened
• clouded
• blackened
• shrouded
• dimmed
• shadowed
• fogged
• beclouded
• eclipsed
• overcast
• hazed
• misted
• overclouded
• concealed
• obliterated
• covered
• hid
• dislimned
• shaded
• bedimmed
• fuzzed (up)
• bleared
• adumbrated
• befogged
• masked
• blotted out
• veiled
• cloaked
• disguised
• screened
• camouflaged
• curtained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brightened
• lit (up)
• illuminated
• revealed
• exposed
• lightened
• uncovered
• unveiled
• illumined

2

as in outweighed

to be greater in importance than

later you'll find that verbal skills overshadow any skills you have at video games

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outweighed
• exceeded
• outranked
• dwarfed
• overbalanced
• mattered
• overweighed
• meant
• weighed
• signified
• imported
• transcended
• outstripped
• surpassed
• counted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overshadowed

Adjective

Canada’s first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed yesterday when midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026

Oliver Bonk, the 22nd pick in the 2023 draft, may be the most overshadowed former first-round pick in recent Flyers history. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

So the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

So, the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026

Washington had long forfeited its campaign of aiding opposition forces that had become overshadowed by more radical elements. — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, the directors singled out shows like Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night in 1999 (a year ahead of the Aaron Sorkin–Thomas Schlamme awards curve for The West Wing), the overshadowed–by–The Sopranos HBO drama Deadwood in 2004, and the cult hit Pushing Daisies in 2008. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025

Verb

The race present a test of Martinez’s popularity as mounts a bid for another term in a campaign that has been overshadowed by an ongoing dispute with the district attorney’s office. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

The election campaign was overshadowed by weeks of protests led by the JAAC, which in recent weeks has been urging residents not to vote. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

The memory of the space voyage has since been overshadowed by narratives of conflict, war and diaspora. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Back home, however, the celebration was quickly overshadowed by a new surprise. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

All of that momentum, and the staggering amount of talent on the roster, have overshadowed the Dodgers’ recent poor play. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Aegon’s presence is overshadowed by that of Sunfyre, who prowls onto the scene, more like a dinosaur than a dragon. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Phillips was considered the most gifted running back prospect of his generation but domestic violence, assaults, probation violations, prison sentences, and ultimately a murder charge overshadowed the talent. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

News to Know If there was some new big furor involving the WNBA this weekend, it was overshadowed by the league’s joyful celebration of its 30th season. — Matt Piper, New York Times, 26 July 2026