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overrated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌoʊvɝˈɹeɪtɪd// UK //ˌəʊvəɹˈeɪtɪd// over·rat·ed

adj. described as being better or more important than it really is. You use this when you think something gets too much praise.

adj. considered to have a higher value, quality, or importance than is objectively deserved. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'feel'.


SIMPLE

In my opinion, that movie is totally overrated.

CONTEXTUAL

Many critics argued that the restaurant was overrated, noting that the high prices did not match the mediocre food.

COMPLEX

While the novel received several prestigious awards, a vocal minority of readers felt it was overrated, citing its predictable plot and lack of character depth as significant flaws.

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Etymology 1

From over- + rated.

Etymology 2

From overrate + -ed.

Usage

Commonly modified by degree adverbs such as 'highly', 'vastly', or 'grossly'.

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