overlooked

[oh-ver-lookt]

adjective

1. not noticed, or not considered, used, etc..

   This collection of songs includes some long overlooked material by the artist.

2. indulgently or generously excused or disregarded, as faults or misbehavior.

   We share love in a million different ways—a kind word or friendly smile here, an overlooked offense or an act of service there.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of overlook.

Other Word Forms

• unoverlooked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of overlooked¹

overlook ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Evidence shows these crimes are a complex web of harm which are often hidden, often repeated and too often overlooked," he said.

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The quartet in question exemplified a force for good that’s too often overlooked: the power of family.

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Brooks’ previous film, 2010’s “How Do You Know,” was mostly dismissed by critics at the time and largely overlooked by audiences, although the unusual rom-com has since built its own small, dedicated fan base.

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There’s more at play here than meets the eye, something overlooked after too many years of being let down by Gustav and his many promises.

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At the same time, though, I find that I’m getting an education—learning about parts of retirement I had discounted or overlooked, and discovering what matters most as we age.

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