overrated
word · lemma: overrate
/ˌoʊvɝˈɹeɪtɪd/
oh-vur-RAY-tid
/ˌəʊvəɹˈeɪtɪd/
oh-vuh-RAY-tid
Definition
Considered to be better, more important, or more valuable than it really is.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and mildly negative, used to express personal opinion. Often used with things like movies, restaurants, or celebrities. Common pattern: 'X is overrated.' Do not use about people in a formal or professional context.
Spanish: sobrevalorado - sobrestimadoPortuguese (BR): superestimado - valorizado demaisPortuguese (PT): sobrevalorizado - sobrestimadoChinese (Simplified): 被高估的Chinese (Traditional): 被高估的Hindi: अतिमूल्यांकन किया हुआ - ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा सराहा गयाArabic: مبالغ في تقديره - مُقَدَّر أكثر من اللازمBengali: অতিরিক্ত মূল্যায়িত - অতিমূল্যায়িতRussian: переоценённыйJapanese: 過大評価されたVietnamese: được đánh giá quá caoKorean: 과대평가된Turkish: abartılmışUrdu: ضرورت سے زیادہ سراہا گیاIndonesian: terlalu dinilai tinggi
Example Sentences
I think that movie is overrated.
basic
Many people say sushi is overrated.
basic
That restaurant is really overrated.
basic
Honestly, I find that famous singer kind of overrated.
natural
The new phone got great reviews, but I think it's a bit overrated.
natural
I know everyone loves it, but this brand is honestly overrated in my opinion.
natural