overrated
Example Sentences
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Mr. Moore advises that inherited wealth is overrated and unlikely to last.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
I guess I’d like to be not quite as underrated — maybe even, dare I say, to be overrated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Liza Prideaux agrees understated decorations are overrated and has embraced "nostalgic, vintage" decor at Christmas for the last two years.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
Everyone is concentrating on social media, and I think it’s overrated.
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025
Now that I’ve gotten a taste of the world beyond our little corner of the Puget Sound, I can safely say that venturing out on your own is overrated.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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