overpriced
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"An overpriced Dubai skyscraper" was among the many critical comments on social media, while lawmaker Gabor Grendel of the opposition Slovensko party called it "the most expensive corn in the world".
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
It’s much more fun to buy a grotesquely overpriced polyester jersey and whisper about the what-ifs and what-could-bes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"For sellers still waiting for an offer, the conversation to have is about price. Correctly priced homes are selling, while overpriced homes are sitting."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The temptation will be to play umpire and decide from the chair whether AI stocks are overpriced and then lean against them, or to hint that the Fed will catch the market if they fall.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Overpriced bonds were not “expensive” overpriced bonds were “rich,” which almost made them sound like something you should buy.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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