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

In a contest that had 23 lead changes and 13 ties, Minnesota outscored Phoenix 35-25 in the final 10 minutes, for a result that overshadowed a tough game defensively. — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026

But all that will be overshadowed by the chaos that ensued before and after the full-time whistle, with Egypt left aggrieved by not just the major decisions but also numerous 50-50s that seemed to go Argentina’s way. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Qualcomm, previously overshadowed in the AI surge, is now positioned for substantial growth as artificial intelligence transitions from data centers to edge devices. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

But Mills, who would have become the oldest freshman Senator ever if elected at age 79, found her Senate bid overshadowed by Platner’s momentum, even as concerns about his vulnerabilities mounted. — Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2026

Birds fly over houses overshadowed by the mountain in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 10, 2026. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 July 2026

But inside disaster zones, politics is overshadowed by urgent daily needs. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

The triumph of their pioneering climb, however, was overshadowed by the pair’s disastrous descent. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 July 2026

With the Federal Election Campaign Act in 1972, Congress had sought to reduce the amount of money in politics to protect ordinary voters from being overshadowed by the influence of wealthy donors. — Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026