adj
Common
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.”
adj
1
Not noticed or given the attention it deserves.
"It's an overlooked gem of a restaurant, tucked down a side street."
"Her early work was largely overlooked until years later."
"An overlooked detail in the contract caused trouble a few weeks later."
How to use overlooked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMissed, ignored, or under-appreciated.
Common pairings
often overlooked
overlooked detail
overlooked talent
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like overlooked.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Comparative
- more overlooked
- Superlative
- most overlooked
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
It's an _____ gem of a restaurant, tucked down a side street.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for overlooked
See all rhymes for overlooked →Frequently asked questions
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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include overlooked:
