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

“I think the specific motive, the French election, that has been discussed in the media is overrated,” Kocher said.

From The Wall Street Journal

We came to Park City to argue, to coalesce around favorites, to hate on the overrated.

From Los Angeles Times

“Throw away that skirt. It is a talent, to learn to dress like yourself. Beauty is overrated, but it is not a sin.”

From Literature

Last but not least, Lincoln Riley is an overrated head football coach.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Related Words

• exaggerated
• overpriced