misrated
Incorrectly evaluated here
Misrated means given an incorrect rating—either too high or too low.
A movie misrated as suitable for children might contain inappropriate content.
A misrated product review distorts expectations.
The term applies wherever ratings exist: The bond was misrated by credit agencies, Critics argued the hurricane was misrated as a Category 2.
Praised beyond deserving
- overestimatedJudged too favorably
- overhypedPromoted beyond merit
- overpricedCosting more than warranted
- inflatedExpanded with gas
exaggerated · hyped · overpraised · oversold · puffed-up · overblown · glorified · idolized
Computed incorrectly
- misjudgedAssessed incorrectly
- miscategorizedSorted into wrong grouping
- misclassifiedSorted into wrong category
- mislabeledIncorrectly marked or tagged
erroneous · inaccurate · incorrect · flawed · mistaken · wrong · faulty · botched
Valued below true worth
- underestimatedMisjudged as inferior
- underpricedSet below fair value
- underappreciatedNot given due recognition
- unrecognizedNot identified or acknowledged
unsung · overlooked · neglected · sleeper · bargain · discount · uncelebrated · unacknowledged
Biased against a group
- biasedUnfairly favoring one side
- skewedAsymmetrically shifted
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
- unfairUnjust or partial
unjust · partial · slanted · distorted · inequitable · arbitrary · subjective · inconsistent
overrated
Praised beyond deserving
- overestimatedJudged too favorably
- overhypedPromoted beyond merit
- overpricedCosting more than warranted
inflated · exaggerated · hyped · overpraised · oversold · puffed-up · overblown · glorified · idolized · pedestaled
miscalculated
Computed incorrectly
- misjudgedAssessed incorrectly
- miscategorizedSorted into wrong grouping
- misclassifiedSorted into wrong category
mislabeled · erroneous · inaccurate · incorrect · flawed · mistaken · wrong · faulty · botched · bungled
underrated
Valued below true worth
- underestimatedMisjudged as inferior
- underpricedSet below fair value
- underappreciatedNot given due recognition
unrecognized · unsung · overlooked · neglected · sleeper · bargain · discount · uncelebrated · unacknowledged · unnoticed
prejudiced
Biased against a group
- biasedUnfairly favoring one side
- skewedAsymmetrically shifted
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
unfair · unjust · partial · slanted · distorted · inequitable · arbitrary · subjective · inconsistent · favoritism