Overrated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Overrated is an adjective meaning Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.
Meaning
Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- over-rated
Antonyms for overrated
Common opposites include underrated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overestimate, overestimation, overreckoning, exaggerated, overstated, overemphasized.
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