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

The team's findings highlight an aspect of mathematics that is often overlooked.

From Science Daily

“The moves underline the market’s risk appetite and demonstrate the broadening in exposure to encompass overlooked value plays and small-caps, as well as tech,” said David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation.

From Barron's

“The moves underline the market’s risk appetite and demonstrate the broadening in exposure to encompass overlooked value plays and small-caps, as well as tech,” said David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation.

From Barron's

Liver fibrosis is a common but often overlooked condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

From Science Daily

Southern Command, long an overlooked division of the U.S. armed forces based in Miami, has suddenly found itself on the front lines with more resources and an expanded mission.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• forgotten
• neglected
• unnoticed