considered to be better or more important than it really is, given more credit than deserved

Formal and Informal Expressions of overrated

In different contexts, you can replace 'overrated' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'overestimate' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'overhyped, overblown' is a commonplace synonym.

overrated: Explore its Definition & Usage

overrated Definition

1considered to be better or more important than it really is
2given more credit than deserved

Using overrated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overrated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I think that movie is overrated.
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The restaurant was overrated and the food was not good.
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In my opinion, he is an overrated actor.

overrated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overrated

overestimate
overvalue
overpraise

Antonyms for overrated

underrated
underestimate
undervalue

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Summary: overrated in Brief

The term 'overrated' [ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd] describes something that is considered to be better or more important than it really is. It can be used to express disappointment in something that has been given more credit than deserved, as in 'I think that movie is overrated.' 'Overrated' is an adjective with synonyms like 'overestimate,' 'overvalue,' and 'overpraise,' and antonyms like 'underrated,' 'underestimate,' and 'undervalue.'