overstated
UK/əʊvəˈsteɪtɪd/US/ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtid/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Expressed as larger or more important than is true; exaggerated.
被夸大的；言过其实的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedover- (too much) + stated (set down in words, from 'st' to set/place). Something overstated has been put down as bigger than reality.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The dangers of the diet have been wildly overstated.
- 2.
His importance to the team is often overstated.