Overrated: meaning, definitions and examples

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overrated

[ ˌoʊvəˈreɪtɪd ]

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in general

Having a higher opinion of something than is deserved.

Synonyms

overestimated, overhyped, overvalued

Examples of usage

He is a good player, but I think he is overrated.
The movie was overrated by the critics.

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in specific situation

Considered to be better or more important than it really is in a particular situation.

Synonyms

overappreciated, overpraised

Examples of usage

I find this restaurant overrated, the food is not as good as they say.
The hotel was overrated for the price we paid.

Translations

Translations of the word "overrated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superestimado

🇮🇳 अधिक मूल्यांकित

🇩🇪 überbewertet

🇮🇩 terlalu dihargai

🇺🇦 переоцінений

🇵🇱 przeceniony

🇯🇵 過大評価された (かだいひょうかされた)

🇫🇷 surévalué

🇪🇸 sobrevalorado

🇹🇷 abartılmış

🇰🇷 과대평가된 (gwadaepyeonggadeun)

🇸🇦 مبالغ فيه (mubalag fih)

🇨🇿 přeceňovaný

🇸🇰 nadhodnotený

🇨🇳 被高估的 (bèi gāogū de)

🇸🇮 precenjen

🇮🇸 ofmetinn

🇰🇿 асыра бағаланған

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული

🇦🇿 şişirdilmiş

🇲🇽 sobrevalorado

Word origin

The term 'overrated' originated in the early 19th century, combining the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' with the word 'rated' meaning 'evaluated or judged'. It is often used in various contexts to express a critical opinion about something that is considered to be highly valued or praised, but the actual worth or quality falls short of expectations.