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

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

Examples of overlooked in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Organisations have thousands of devices, applications, and users to protect, while an attacker only needs to discover a single overlooked weakness. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026

From chart-topping music to groundbreaking technology to life-saving medical treatments, AAPIs have played a pivotal role in shaping modern American life, yet many of their stories remain overlooked. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Because quarterback continues to dominate the conversation in Minnesota, other parts of the roster remain overlooked. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overlooked

• booked
• brooked
• cooked
• hooked
• looked
• precooked
• uncooked
• unhooked