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
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  • Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.
    Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The event is free, but donations are appreciated.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 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
  • To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.
    Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of respected
Verb
  • He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of regarded
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