overrated

verb

Definition of overratednext
past tense of overrate
as in valued
to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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  1. appreciated
  2. admired
  3. respected
  4. regarded
Verb
  • Your readership is always appreciated.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For those who can afford it, purchasing a pro sports team is an enticing investment, as NBA franchises alone have appreciated roughly 2,200% on average since Forbes began tracking such data in 1998, and those values are expected to continue to grow.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • But that did not mean the city’s trajectory had to be admired.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Early on, the two families got together for a youth football game, and Perri Owens admired how protective foster mom Beth Dickerson was — and how the foster mom had a no-nonsense, direct approach with the boys.
    Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of admired
Verb
  • Conclusion Government oversight and enforcement is, of course, necessary to ensure that the legal standards passed by Congress are properly implemented and respected.
    Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Inclusive leadership involves creating an environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected, despite obstacles such as stress, speed and lack of mindfulness.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of respected
Verb
  • Setbacks are never regarded as failures─only opportunities to improve and excel.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In Hawaiian culture, the volcanoes serve as a sacred landscape – called wahi kapu - and are regarded as the home to Pelehonuamea, a goddess representing creation and destruction, according to the park website.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of regarded
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