What does overrated mean?
Overrated means Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity..
Overrated
/ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪtɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity..
Definitions by Sense
- Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.
- simple past and past participle of overrate
Example Sentences
My sister is an overrated singer.
I say, “Tom Cruise,” because I know Irene hates Tom Cruise and she'll go on and on about why he's completely overrated.
Synonyms for overrated
Antonyms for overrated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more overrated
- most overrated
- over-rated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overrated?
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What is the opposite of overrated?
Possible antonyms include underrated.
How do you use overrated in a sentence?
My sister is an overrated singer.
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