overlooked

adjective

over·​looked ˌō-vər-ˈlu̇kt How to pronounce overlooked (audio)
: 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
As 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
But sometimes the simplest fixes are also the most overlooked.David Posey

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But small commemorative plaques on the sidewalks where businesses once stood hinted at an overlooked and extraordinary history. Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025 Her work as a writer and the owner of Loudmouth Books is all about offering protection and support to the overlooked and oppressed. Justin L. MacK, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 What’s left is a group of productive and overlooked players who seem to be peaking at the right time. Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Disney’s events often lean into rare and overlooked characters from the company’s past, such as will be featured at the upcoming 90s Nite. Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 7 Jan. 2025 These are the overlooked or underestimated connections that hold untapped potential. David Nour, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Victoria may bring visions of the train and coach station to mind, but just a few minutes away from these handy transport hubs lies one of London’s most overlooked and prettiest streets. Michele Robson, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 After years of delay, the Education Department has finally launched a new application that could provide a pathway for a small but overlooked group of borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Organizations often need help to monitor all their data repositories, leading to unidentified and overlooked data that can pose security risks. Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overlooked was in 1674

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“Overlooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overlooked. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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