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overstated

/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪtɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does overstated mean?

adjective

Describing something as being more extreme or emphatic than it actually is; exaggerated.

Example

"The politician's statement was overstated and did not accurately reflect the situation."

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