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I don't really shop any more. I only do it when I have to. I think it is very overrated.
Vincent Cassel

Meaning of "overrated" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERRATED

overrated  [ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERRATED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overrated is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OVERRATED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Overrated

"Overrated" is a song by English singer Siobhán Donaghy, released as the lead single from her debut studio album Revolution in Me. It was released two years after her controversial departure from girl group the Sugababes. "Overrated" was written by Donaghy, Cameron McVey and Paul Simm, and produced by McVey. It is a guitar-led pop song about the experiences of disappointment and misery. The song received favourable reviews from critics, who praised Donaghy's vocals and McVey's production. The single became her biggest hit to date, reaching the top twenty in the United Kingdom, and achieving chart success in Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Definition of overrated in the English dictionary

The definition of overrated in the dictionary is too highly assessed or evaluated.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERRATED


calibrated
ˈkælɪˌbreɪtɪd
celebrated
ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd
concentrated
ˈkɒnsəntreɪtɪd
exaggerated
ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪd
federated
ˈfɛdəreɪtɪd
frustrated
frʌˈstreɪtɪd
hydrated
ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd
illustrated
ˈɪləstreɪtɪd
incorporated
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtɪd
integrated
ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd
nonrated
nɒnˈreɪtɪd
perforated
ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtɪd
saturated
ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd
separated
ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd
serrated
səˈreɪtɪd
spirated
spaɪˈreɪtɪd
top-rated
ˌtɒpˈreɪtɪd
trihydrated
ˌtraɪhaɪdˈreɪtɪd
underrated
ˌʌndəˈreɪtɪd
unrated
ʌnˈreɪtɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERRATED

overrack
overrake
overran
overrank
overrash
overrashly
overrashness
overrate
overreach
overreacher
overreact
overreaction
overread
overreckon
overred
overrefine
overrefinement
overregulate
overregulation
overreliance

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERRATED

aerated
aspirated
battery-operated
coin-operated
computer-generated
consecrated
dedicated
dehydrated
exasperated
highly rated
liberated
monounsaturated
pirated
polyunsaturated
supersaturated
unadulterated
uncalibrated
unincorporated
unmoderated
unsaturated
X-rated

Synonyms and antonyms of overrated in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OVERRATED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «overrated» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of overrated

Translation of «overrated» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERRATED

Find out the translation of overrated to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of overrated from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overrated» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

高估
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sobrevalorado
570 millions of speakers

English

overrated
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अहंकारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مبالغا فيه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

переоценены
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

superestimada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ওভাররেটেড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

surfaite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berlebihan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

überbewertet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

過大評価された
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

과대 평가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overrated
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đánh giá quá cao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஓவர்ரேடட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अधोरेखीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

abartılan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sopravvalutato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przereklamowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

переоцінені
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

supraevaluat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερτιμημένη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oorskat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kräk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overvurdert
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overrated

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERRATED»

The term «overrated» is very widely used and occupies the 16.020 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERRATED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about overrated

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10 QUOTES WITH «OVERRATED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word overrated.
1
Oksana Baiul
Professional competitions are overrated.
2
Scott Brooks
Mind games to me are overrated.
3
Vincent Cassel
I don't really shop any more. I only do it when I have to. I think it is very overrated.
4
Nick Cave
Most of the time, feelings just seem to get in the way. They're a luxury for the idle, a bourgeois concept. Feelings are overrated.
5
Tyne Daly
I think the 20s are a vastly overrated decade. We promise kids that once they get out of school, life will begin and their dreams will come true. But then comes the struggle.
6
Kevin Dillon
I think oysters are overrated, and I don't love the texture.
7
Tim Ferriss
Exercise is overrated.
8
Malcolm Gladwell
Consistency is the most overrated of all human virtues... I'm someone who changes his mind all the time.
9
Deidre Hall
I would have ten children. I think they are the most fascinating, and it's the only thing in the world that hasn't been overrated.
10
Kathleen Hanna
Popularity is totally overrated.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERRATED»

Discover the use of overrated in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overrated and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Overrated: The 50 Most Overhyped Things in History
They're all overrated-and systematically skewered in this hilariously opinionated takedown of all things overhyped. Discover the most overrated.
Mark Juddery, 2010
2
Talent is Overrated: What Really Separated World-class ...
Links success to the practice and perseverance of specific efforts, and draws on scientific principles and real-world examples to demonstrate this systematic process at work.
Geoffrey Colvin, 2008
3
Happiness is Overrated
Happiness Is Overrated highlights the greatest thinking on the concept of happiness from classical philosophers such as Plato, to contemporary sociologists and psychologists.
Raymond A. Belliotti, 2004
4
Fitting in Is Overrated: The Survival Guide for Anyone Who ...
Dr. Felder shows how unique individuals can survive and thrive in situations that used to make them shut down or retreat.
Leonard Felder, 2008
5
Blindsided: Why the Left Tackle is Overrated and Other ...
"This book will change the way you think about professional football--in much the same way that Bill James revolutionized the analysis of Major League Baseball.
K. C. Joyner, 2011
6
House and Psychology: Humanity Is Overrated
Does House use humor to mask his true self? At what point does an indulgence become an addiction? Can anything make Taub happy? How does Cameron's past affect all of her future relationships? Why does everyone lie?
Ted Cascio, Leonard L. Martin, 2011
7
Skinny is Overrated: The Real Woman's Guide to Health and ...
Skinny Is Overrated is a guide to health and happiness for women of any size who are tired of dieting.
Danielle Milano, 2010
8
Service Virtualization: Reality Is Overrated
Introduction ● Service Virtualization Briefly Defined ● Key Practices Enabled by SV ●● Shift-Left ●● Infrastructure Availability ●● Performance Readiness ●● Test Scenario Management ● Navigating This Book Chapter 2.
John Michelsen, Jason English, 2012
9
Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the ...
Through his far-flung, intrepid traveling and tasting, Wilson shows us that perhaps nothing else as entwined with the history of human culture is quite as much fun as booze. From the Hardcover edition.
Jason Wilson, 2010
10
Overrated Underrated: 100 Experts Topple the Icons and ...
Is Robert E. Lee getting a free ride? Is Donna Reed the unsung sex symbol of her era? Is it high time someone spoke up for the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
American Heritage Magazine, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERRATED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overrated is used in the context of the following news items.
1
'Breathing is overrated' for those immersed in underwater rugby
The underwater rugby team poses together, stays together. The US National team after a recent practice in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
The best of Rick Gosselin (Part 1): Why Eagles are 'vastly overrated
Philadelphia Eagles running back DeMarco Murray walks off the field after organized team activities at the team's NFL football training facility, ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
3
Is Bobby Jones' 1930 Grand Slam Season Overrated?
As Jordan Spieth was making his run at a third consecutive major last week at St. Andrews, the comparisons to Bobby Jones' 1930 ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
4
Giants' Marshall Newhouse grades out as 'overrated'
Our first look in this series was at running back Shane Vereen. He's generally perceived as the Giants biggest offseason free-agent signing. «NJ.com, Jul 15»
5
If you think USC football is overrated, you might be right. Underrated …
Confused? Check out the advanced-stats glossary here. 1. I know. Really, I do. The Pac-12 South has so much going for it. Its worst team ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
6
U.S. Survey shows 'compliance of stroke guidelines overrated by …
The fast administration of clot-busting medication is crucial for reducing both short- and long-term effects of ischemic stroke. But according to ... «Times Gazette, Jul 15»
7
Iran conventional military power overrated, security study says
Leading US security expert to 'Post' regarding possible IDF strike against Iran: Israel doesn't face modern Iranian air defense threat, but does ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
8
Declining EU is overrated as a trading power
Declining EU is overrated as a trading power. Trade figures show we do more and more business outside the EU, which, for Britain, is a ... «The Commentator, Jul 15»
9
4 Reasons Following Your Passion Is Overrated (Plus, What You …
If you've ever told someone you don't like your job, chances are the person responded by telling you to quit ASAP and just, like, start “following ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
10
Most Overrated Movies with High IMDb Ratings
Tapping a well-known movie as overrated can stir up a little controversy and provoke endless arguments. However, sometimes the shoe fits ... «Next Impulse Sports, Jul 15»

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