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• past participle of overrate.
• past tense form of overrate.

overrated

American  

[oh-ver-rey-tid] / ˌoʊ vərˈreɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. 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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of overrate.

Etymology

Origin of overrated

overrate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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overrated

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 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

Stablecoin’s run is even more impressive given that its stability is overrated.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2025

“When you have seen more of this country, I am afraid you will think you have overrated Hartfield. Surry is full of beauties.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

Related Words

• exaggerated
• overpriced