# overrated

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪtɪd/ · frequency rank #14,604

## Definitions
1. Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.

## Etymology
From over- + rated.

## Easily confused with
- **overstated** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/overrated-vs-overstated)
- **operated** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/operated-vs-overrated)
- **overheated** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/overheated-vs-overrated)

## Common misspellings (11)
`oevrrated`, `overarted`, `overated`, `overraetd`, `overratde`, `overratedd`, `overratted`, `overrtaed`, `ovrerated`, `ovverrated`, `voerrated`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/overrated