adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of overrate form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 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."

Synonyms

All synonyms

exaggeratedglorifiedoverestimatedovervaluedpuffed up

Antonyms

All antonyms

underrated

Example

More examples

"Breathing is generally overrated."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From over- + rated.

Etymology 2

From overrate + -ed.

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