OVERRATED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

overrated

verb

Definition of overrated

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

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King and his group have provided that support (valued at around $25,000 per student) plus mentors and life-success training for 189 students since 2014.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
OpenEvidence was valued at $12 billion following a funding round announced in January 2026.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of valued

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Curry admired the Guinness drawing rooms with their endless pockets of seating and tables spilling over with flowers from the gardens.

— Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Our thoughts are with Dolly's family, friends, and all those around the world who loved and admired her.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of admired

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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
As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.

— Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

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