Overrated vs. Underestimated — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Overrated and Underestimated
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Overrated
"Overrated" is a song by English singer Siobhán Donaghy, released as the lead single from her debut studio album Revolution in Me (2003). It was released two years after her controversial departure from girl group the Sugababes.
Underestimated
To make too low an estimate of the quantity, degree, or worth of
Don't underestimate the difficulties involved in the project.
Overrated
To overestimate the merits of; rate too highly.
Underestimated
To consider (someone) to be less capable or effective than is actually the case
Underestimated his rivals and was outmaneuvered.
Overrated
Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.
My sister is an overrated singer.
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Underestimated
An estimate that is or proves to be too low.
Overrated
Simple past tense and past participle of overrate
Underestimated
Simple past tense and past participle of underestimate
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