overlooked

American  

[oh-ver-lookt] / ˌoʊ vərˈlʊkt /

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.

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unoverlooked adjective

Etymology

Origin of overlooked

overlook ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

As the Iran war dominates headlines, Visser believes OpenClaw’s significance is being overlooked.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

After one of the coldest winters in recent memory across much of the United States, new research is shedding light on a serious and often overlooked danger.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Early Lyme symptoms include a rash, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache and fever, but can often be overlooked or misinterpreted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Powell’s comments came after yet more data, largely overlooked by the markets, suggesting that inflation was running too hot, and may even have been speeding up, even before the conflict broke out.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Our rooms overlooked Lafayette Square and the North Lawn of the White House, where we could see the grandstand and metal bleachers being set up in preparation for the inaugural parade.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Related Words

• forgotten
• neglected
• unnoticed