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overestimated

UK
/ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/

Translations

overestimatedadjective
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈrɛstɪmeɪtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
The movie was overestimated by critics, leading to high expectations that it couldn't meet.
Le film a été surestimé par les critiques, ce qui a suscité des attentes qu'il n'a pas pu satisfaire.
Additional translations
surévaluéS'emploie surtout pour une estimation chiffrée, financière ou statistique trop élevée.
Synonyms
overappraised
overrated
overvalued
inflated
exaggerated
Antonyms
underestimated
overestimateverb

overestimated

Past Simple

overestimated
Past Simple
overestimated
Past Participle
overestimating
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/
She tends to overestimate the time it will take to complete the project.
Elle a tendance à surestimer le temps qu'il faudra pour terminer le projet.
Synonyms
inflate
exaggerate
amplify
overrate
magnify
Antonyms
underestimate

Definitions

overestimatedadjective
Considered to be greater or more important than it actually is.
The movie was overestimated by critics, leading to high expectations that it couldn't meet.
Estimated to be larger, higher, or better than the actual amount or level.
The budget surplus was overestimated by almost a billion dollars.
overestimateverb
To estimate something as being greater than the actual value or amount.
She tends to overestimate the time it will take to complete the project.
To judge or value someone or something more highly, capable, or important than is actually the case.
They overestimated his ability to handle the pressure.
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