Overvaluation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overvaluation is a noun meaning An instance of overvaluing.
Meaning
An instance of overvaluing.
Example Sentences
First, it is obviously of benefit if it corrects a pre-existing overvaluation.
Young-White’s paeans to short kings encourage us to confront society’s overvaluation of men’s height, and recognize the guys under 6ft whose positive attitudes render them nothing short of regal. A short king isn’t just any male-presenting person of modest stature – it’s someone who has the strength of character to flourish in the face of conventional male beauty standards.
Word Forms
- overvaluations
Synonyms for overvaluation
Depending on context, synonyms include overevaluation, overestimation, overestimate, overappraisal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overappraisal, overestimate, overestimation, overstatement, desire, hypervaluation.
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