overlooked
Overlooked (adj) means not noticed or given the attention it deserves. Example: “It's an overlooked gem of a restaurant, tucked down a side street.”
How to use overlooked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMissed, ignored, or under-appreciated.
Word forms
more overlooked comparative, most overlooked superlative
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What does “overlooked” mean?
The word “overlooked” means not noticed or given the attention it deserves. In plain terms, missed, ignored, or under-appreciated.
How do you use “overlooked” in a sentence?
Here is “overlooked” used in a sentence: “It's an overlooked gem of a restaurant, tucked down a side street.”
What part of speech is “overlooked”?
“Overlooked” is an adjective.
Is “overlooked” a common word?
“Overlooked” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between overlooked and ignored?
Overlooked means something was not noticed or given the attention it deserved, often unintentionally, while ignored suggests a deliberate choice to disregard something despite being aware of it. An overlooked detail was likely missed by accident.
What is the difference between overlooked and neglected?
Overlooked usually implies a simple failure to notice something, whereas neglected implies a failure to give ongoing care or attention to something the person was responsible for. A neglected task suggests repeated inattention, not just a one-time miss.
How is overlooked commonly used with the word gem or talent?
Overlooked frequently pairs with words like gem, talent, or detail to describe something valuable that has not received the recognition it deserves, as in an overlooked gem of a restaurant or an overlooked talent on the team.
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