overrated
Example Sentences
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But if she is a delightful, gritty inspiration to some, Moses has always been an overrated “primitive” kept aloft by a winning backstory to others, including many art-world gatekeepers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
We came to Park City to argue, to coalesce around favorites, to hate on the overrated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 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
Rivals accused Whitney of being overrated; bloggers accused her of being lucky.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
