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 trope, fair or not, has often overshadowed the fact that science fiction and horror are absolutely perfect bedfellows, with outer space's total isolation, tiny quarters, and oppressive vastness perfectly suited for the horror genre. — Matthew Razak, Space.com, 26 July 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

The South China Sea dispute has been overshadowed by wars elsewhere in recent years but remains a major potential flashpoint for global conflict. — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

The capex guidance overshadowed an otherwise impressive quarter — especially the 82% year-over-year surge in Google Cloud revenue. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Transportation headache Transportation is one of the most serious problems Cubans have traditionally faced, though it has been overshadowed by more basic needs like electricity and water. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026

The planet had remained hidden in the data all this time, overshadowed by its considerably brighter star and two companion planets. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Kress is widely known for overseeing the controversial 2024 season that was overshadowed by a trans athlete scandal involving Blaire Fleming and female teammate Brooke Slusser. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026