overesteem

/ˌoʊvərˈiːsteɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to regard or value something excessively or too highly.

“Some critics overesteemed the artist’s new work, calling it a masterpiece before it was even finished.”

2. noun

an excessive or overhigh estimate or valuation of something.

“The company’s overesteem of their product’s market value led to a significant loss when it failed to meet expectations.”

Synonyms

  • overpraise
  • overrate
  • overvalue

Antonyms

  • underestimate
  • underrate
  • undervalue