overlooked (B1)
verb (past participle)
Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈlʊkt/
Definition
Failed to notice or consider something; disregarded unintentionally.
Examples
The small but crucial error in the report was unfortunately overlooked by the proofreader.
She felt overlooked for the promotion despite her hard work and qualifications.
When planning the party, we completely overlooked the need for vegetarian options.
How to Use overlooked
- to be overlooked for (prepositional phrase)
- To not be chosen for something, often a promotion or award. — "She felt she was overlooked for the team captain position."
- overlook a mistake (collocation)
- To fail to notice an error. — "The editor overlooked several typos in the final draft."
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