overrated Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪtɪd/
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Overrated as an Adjective
1
Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.
My sister is an overrated singer.
Overrated as a Verb
1
simple past and past participle of overrate
2
To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.
Overrated in a Sentence
My sister is an overrated singer.
Word Forms & Grammar
overrated (comparative more overrated, superlative most overrated)
overrated
Words That Rhyme With Overrated
Origin of Overrated
Origin 1: From over- + rated.
Origin 2: From overrate + -ed.
Quick Facts About Overrated
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪtɪd/ |
| Meaning | Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity |
| Comparative / superlative | more overrated, most overrated |