over·looked
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Definition of overlooked
: 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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“Overlooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overlooked. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of overlooked was in 1674
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