OVERRATING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

overrating

verb

present participle of overrate

as in overestimating

to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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The market learned a valuable lesson about overestimating predictable outcomes.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Many investors bought into the tech sector after enormous gains had already happened, ignoring valuations and overestimating their risk tolerance until volatility showed up in their portfolio, Hickle said.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of overestimating

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In June 2025, the Buss family agreed to sell its controlling interest in the Lakers to Walter in a deal valuing the franchise at $10 billion.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Psychological safety, for him, means valuing contributions and fostering engagement, not eliminating accountability.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of valuing

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The sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach are about 20 minutes away, but afternoons on the porch, appreciating the breezes that come in off the Winyah Bay and the connecting rivers, are just as peaceful.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Faster productivity growth, stablecoin demand for Treasuries, fraud reduction, and appreciating government assets could keep debt manageable for much longer than conventional forecasts assume.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciating

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Plus Specs A little context is required to avoid overvaluing the Honor Watch 6 Plus’s staying power, though.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Muddy Waters report also alleges that SoFi has been assigning the wrong discount rate to its student loan portfolio—essentially overvaluing it—as well as understating its exposure to loans in default.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

Definition of overvaluing

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Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
The opportunity is not just earning more, but respecting what your time requires.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

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