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
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Praised or valued more highly than it actually deserves.
"Critics called the film overrated after all the hype."
How to use overrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven more credit than it's really earned.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
massively overrated
critically overrated
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more overrated
- Superlative
- most overrated
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Etymology
Built from over- + rated.
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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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