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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Mutya scored a string of hits including the iconic Song 4 Mutya, while Siobhan released two critically acclaimed albums and had a top 20 hit with her single, Overrated.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2022

Meanwhile, Knicks All-Star Julius Randle had another tough night and was serenaded constantly with chants of "Overrated! Overrated! Overrated!"

From Fox News • May 29, 2021

Overrated @Gehrig “luckiest man”? Sorry, buddy, that position’s been filled.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2017

Nets fans berated the Clippers for much of the game with the usual derogatory chants such as "Overrated!"

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2015

Overrated in the early stages of his career, Lever paid the penalty of his too facile triumphs in his lifetime, and his undoubted talents have latterly been depreciated on political as well as artistic grounds.

From Humours of Irish Life by Various

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