overstated

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to describe something as larger, better, or worse than it really is

Phrases & Collocations

overstated claims

overstated importance

overstated expectations

overstated risks

overstated benefits

overstated figures

overstated value

overstated impact

overstated achievements

overstated performance

Example Sentences

his achievements have been overstated in the media.

it's easy to see how the risks can be overstated.

the importance of this discovery has been overstated.

some critics argue that the benefits are overstated.

his influence on the project was overstated by the team.

they believe the economic impact has been overstated.

her role in the film was overstated in the promotional materials.

many people feel that the dangers of the product are overstated.

his contributions to the project were overstated by his manager.

some aspects of the event were overstated in the reviews.

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