overlooked
adjective
over·looked ˌō-vər-ˈlu̇kt 
: not seen, noticed, or considered
Below the canopies of these massive conifers, however, is the often overlooked ground cover that we'd like to recognize and appreciate: bryophytes, also known as moss and liverworts.
Tyson Gillard
Tyson GillardAs well as revisiting the traditional narratives of politics and war, historians are now becoming more interested in previously overlooked histories—especially those of class and gender. Mary McAuliffe
Mary McAuliffeBut sometimes the simplest fixes are also the most overlooked. David Posey
David Posey
Word History
First Known Use
1674, in the meaning defined above
overlooked
verb
1
as in dominated
to look down on the fortress overlooks the city Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dominated
- faced
- commanded
- fronted
2
as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to you've overlooked your chores again this week Synonyms & Similar Words
- ignored
- neglected
- disregarded
- forgot
- missed
- bypassed
- omitted
- passed over
- slighted
- rejected
- overpassed
- slurred (over)
- disdained
- failed
- scorned
- skimped
- scanted
- shrugged off
- pooh-poohed
- sluffed (off)
- poohed
- brushed (aside or off)
- sloughed (off)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- regarded
- attended (to)
- appreciated
- valued
- tended (to)
- remembered
- cherished
- cultivated
- treasured
- fostered
- heeded
- prized
- noticed
- noted
- observed
- marked
- minded
- remarked
- nurtured
- watched
- listened (to)
- followed
- pampered
- nursed
3
as in handled
to be in charge of you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future Synonyms & Similar Words
- handled
- supervised
- oversaw
- managed
- steered
- commanded
- headed
- directed
- controlled
- watched over
- ordered
- run
- showed
- bossed
- monitored
- guided
- ran
- captained
- rode herd on
- ruled
- superintended
- shepherded
- administered
- quarterbacked
- called the tune (for)
- governed
- called the shots (of)
- reigned
- presided (over)
4
as in possessed
to cast a spell on the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman Synonyms & Similar Words
- possessed
- charmed
- spelled
- tempted
- cursed
- enchanted
- seduced
- bewitched
- struck
- attracted
- ensorceled
- hexed
- jinxed
- captivated
- voodooed
- lured
- fascinated
- enticed
- mesmerized
- ensorcelled
- beguiled
- spellbound
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blessed
- blest
5
as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) quickly overlooked the table of used books to see if there was anything of value Synonyms & Similar Words
- examined
- scanned
- reviewed
- surveyed
- viewed
- inspected
- scrutinized
- analyzed
- explored
- watched
- went over
- investigated
- noticed
- audited
- dissected
- studied
- conned
- observed
- researched
- oversaw
- perused
- checked (out)
- classified
- combed
- parsed
- probed
- categorized
- picked over
- plumbed
- reinspected
- resurveyed
- re-reviewed
- rereviewed
- pored (over)
- delved (into)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- missed
- glanced (at or over)
- skimmed
6
as in disregarded
to dismiss as of little importance definitely not the kind of spouse to overlook even a single instance of marital infidelity Synonyms & Similar Words
- ignored
- disregarded
- explained
- justified
- pardoned
- excused
- discounted
- whitewashed
- condoned
- passed over
- forgave
- remitted
- papered over
- shrugged off
- overpassed
- forgave and forgot
- blinked (at)
- winked (at)
- rationalized
- glozed (over)
- glossed (over)
- brushed (aside or off)
- exculpated
- exonerated
- waived
- vindicated
- closed one's eyes to
- acquitted
- absolved
- cleared
- waved (aside or off)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- noted
- marked
- objected (to)
- heeded
- minded
7
as in managed
to look after and make decisions about the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal Synonyms & Similar Words
- handled
- managed
- controlled
- operated
- conducted
- regulated
- supervised
- oversaw
- run
- tended
- governed
- ran
- protected
- directed
- kept
- carried on
- administered
- watched over
- guided
- administrated
- steered
- stewarded
- led
- watched
- guarded
- safeguarded
- superintended
- presided (over)
- minded
- piloted
- comanaged
- micromanaged
- cared (for)
- stage-managed
- codirected
- co-managed
- co-directed