Synonyms for

Overrated

Verb / ˌəʊvɜ:ˈreɪtɪd / Another word for overrated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have a higher opinion of something than it deserves

Synonyms & similar words

overrate underestimate overestimate overvalued overpraised overestimated inflated hypervalued overappreciated overhyped overblown exaggerated overemphasized oversold overacclaimed overapplauded overcelebrated overexaggerated overglorified overlauded overpriced overshadowed

Synonyms by register

Formal

overvalued overestimated exaggerated

Informal

overhyped overblown too much over the top

Literary

bombastic pompous

Antonyms

underrated underappreciated valuable important significant essential crucial

Common collocations

  • highly overrated
  • severely overrated
  • grossly overrated
  • wildly overrated
  • unduly overrated
  • popular but overrated
  • critically overrated

Word family

noun overrating
verb overrate
adverb overratedly

Usage note

Often used to express a negative opinion about something that is generally popular or well-regarded. It implies that the subject receives more praise or attention than it deserves.

Example sentences

  1. The singer is overrated. She can't even sing.
  2. This restaurant is overrated, the food is not that good.
  3. I think that movie is overrated. It wasn't that great.
  4. He's an overrated basketball player. He can't even make a free throw.
  5. I'm tired of hearing about this overrated book. It's not even that interesting.

Quotes

  • I think 'overrated' is overused.
  • I don't think I'm overrated. I think I'm a damn good football player.
  • Art is the most beautiful of all lies, or the most beautiful of all truths. It's up to you to decide which one it is. But it's not overrated.

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