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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