Definition

Generally considered more excellent or valuable than it actually deserves to be; praised beyond its true merit or quality.

Example Usage

I think that movie everyone raves about is totally overrated—the plot was predictable.

Origin

over- (excess) + rated (judged in value), popularized in criticism and casual discourse by the late 20th century

Fun Fact

What's overrated is deeply subjective; calling something overrated is itself often considered a contrarian take.

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