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past tense form of overrate.
past participle of overrate.

Synonyms

overrated

American

[oh-ver-rey-tid] / ˌoʊ vərˈreɪ tɪd /

adjective

too highly rated or praised.

I don’t know why that coach was so sought-after; he’s an overrated blowhard and has accomplished nothing.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of overrate.

Etymology

Origin of overrated

overrate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Mr. Moore advises that inherited wealth is overrated and unlikely to last.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

I guess I’d like to be not quite as underrated — maybe even, dare I say, to be overrated.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Liza Prideaux agrees understated decorations are overrated and has embraced "nostalgic, vintage" decor at Christmas for the last two years.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Everyone is concentrating on social media, and I think it’s overrated.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

“I was trying to get your opinion on Nirvana, possibly the most overrated band of all time?”

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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