Overvalue

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Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈvæljuː/

Definitions of overvalue

noun the act of placing too high a value on something

Example Sentences

A1 I think the overvalue of material possessions is not healthy for our society.

A2 The overvalue of appearance in today's culture can lead to low self-esteem.

B1 The overvalue of money often leads to unethical behavior in business.

B2 Many people overvalue the importance of social media in their daily lives.

C1 The overvalue of fame can negatively impact a person's mental health.

C2 Some individuals overvalue their own opinions and dismiss others' perspectives.

verb to place too high a value on something

Example Sentences

A1 Some people overvalue material possessions.

A2 She tends to overvalue her own opinions.

B1 Investors often overvalue stocks during a bull market.

B2 It is important not to overvalue the impact of one single event.

C1 The company's success should not be overvalued based on one quarter's earnings.

C2 Art collectors sometimes overvalue rare pieces, driving up prices in the market.

Examples of overvalue in a Sentence

formal It is important not to overvalue a company's assets when assessing its financial health.

informal Don't overvalue that old car - it's not worth as much as you think!

slang People tend to overvalue designer brands just because of the label.

figurative She tends to overvalue her own opinions and dismiss others' input.

Grammatical Forms of overvalue

past tense

overvalued

plural

overvalues

comparative

more overvalued

superlative

most overvalued

present tense

overvalues

future tense

will overvalue

perfect tense

has overvalued

continuous tense

is overvaluing

singular

overvalue

positive degree

overvalue

infinitive

to overvalue

gerund

overvaluing

participle

overvalued

Origin and Evolution of overvalue

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overvalue' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or beyond, and the verb 'value' meaning to consider something as important or beneficial.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to indicate the act of assigning too high a value or importance to something, the word 'overvalue' has evolved to also encompass the concept of overestimating the worth or significance of a particular item or idea.