Overstated
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌsteɪtɪd/
Overstated (adjective)
- Describing something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is.
- Giving too much importance or attention to something, making it seem larger than it is.
Examples
- The report provided an overstated view of the situation.
- His praise for the project was overstated and not entirely justified.
Common collocations: overstated claim, overstated opinion, overstated importance, overstated impact