Overlooked

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of overlook form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Missed, unnoticed.

    "Jealousy: It's all the feelings that come over you when you think you're being overlooked by others. It comes from inside, from your insecurities and fears—fear of loss, fear of betrayal, and fear of hurt."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not taken into account wordnet

Synonyms

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abandonedabsolvedacquittedblottedcanceledcondoned

Example

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"Mistakes like these are easily overlooked."

Etymology

From over- + looked.

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