Synonyms for overrated

Grammar : Adj

Spell : oh-ver-reyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈreɪt

Définition of overrated

Origin : 1610s, from over- + rate (v.). Related: Overrated; overrating.

adj overvalued

Example sentences :

Shakespeare's knowledge of men and women has been overrated.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

I find, however, that I have overrated the strength that remains to me.
Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever

They feared he had overrated his ability, but were ready to applaud his pluck.
Extract from : « The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus » by Horatio Alger Jr.

For once his pride and determination had overrated his physical strength.
Extract from : « Tom, Dick and Harry » by Talbot Baines Reed

Yes, the view had certainly not been overrated, and X. was glad he came.
Extract from : « From Jungle to Java » by Arthur Keyser

On the whole the literary merit of the treatises has, I think, been overrated.
Extract from : « A History of English Literature » by George Saintsbury

But Berkeley and Talmash suspected that he overrated the danger.
Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay

They are overrated before they are seen, and underrated afterwards.
Extract from : « Olla Podrida » by Frederick Marryat (AKA Captain Marryat)

The importance of such a decision could hardly be overrated.
Extract from : « History of the English People, Volume V (of 8) » by John Richard Green

I will only add that I think the age of this curious piece has been overrated.
Extract from : « A History of Caricature and Grotesque » by Thomas Wright

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