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

Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann has said England players do not play enough county cricket and selectors have overlooked talent in the domestic game.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The previously overlooked impact of fragmentation — the breaking up of global energy markets, trade and finance — is becoming an active driver of market dynamics.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

In total, 325 migratory freshwater fish species have been identified as candidates for international conservation efforts, pointing to a largely overlooked biodiversity crisis across shared river systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The room faced the yard and overlooked the long, sloping garden, which was filled with flowers: bright red geraniums, sweet-smelling mignonette, and purslane with red, orange, yellow, and pink blossoms.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Related Words

• forgotten
• neglected
• unnoticed