adj Uncommon

overrated

oh-vuh-RAY-tihd

Overrated (adj) means Praised or valued more highly than it actually deserves. Example: “Critics called the film overrated after all the hype.”

adj

Praised or valued more highly than it actually deserves.

"Critics called the film overrated after all the hype."

How to use overrated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGiven more credit than it's really earned.

Easily confused with

underrated →

Common pairings

massively overrated critically overrated

more overrated comparative, most overrated superlative

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What does “overrated” mean?

The word “overrated” means praised or valued more highly than it actually deserves. In plain terms, given more credit than it's really earned.

How do you pronounce “overrated”?

“Overrated” is pronounced oh-vuh-RAY-tihd (/ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “overrated” in a sentence?

Here is “overrated” used in a sentence: “Critics called the film overrated after all the hype.”

What part of speech is “overrated”?

“Overrated” is an adjective.

Is “overrated” a common word?

“Overrated” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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