How is the word übertrieben translated from German to English

English translation
exaggerated
adjective

So dargestellt, dass es größer oder schlimmer wirkt.

Made to seem bigger or worse than it really is.

Examples with “übertrieben”

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  • Die Schadensmeldungen waren übertrieben. — The reports of damage were exaggerated.

  • Sie erzählte die Geschichte mit übertriebener Verwunderung. — She told the story with exaggerated surprise.

  • Sind diese Ängste nicht ein wenig übertrieben? — Aren't those fears a little exaggerated?

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