1. disliked or despised excessively or more than is warranted; subjected to excessive hatred
Usage: informal; often used in contemporary discourse to describe public figures or things that receive disproportionate criticism

Examples

• Some critics argue that the director's latest film is overhated by audiences who haven't given it a fair chance.
• The politician claimed he was overhated by the media compared to his predecessors.
• That particular video game is overhated; many players who actually tried it found it enjoyable.
• She felt the actor was overhated for a single controversial statement made years ago.
• The band's experimental album was initially overhated but later gained a cult following.