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
Tyson GillardAs 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
Mary McAuliffeBut sometimes the simplest fixes are also the most overlooked.—David Posey
David PoseyExamples of overlooked in a Sentence
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This is nature storytelling flipped inside out, spotlighting the overlooked, misunderstood, and just plain bizarre animals that keep ecosystems humming behind the scenes.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The most jarring and overlooked illustration of the CCP's pervasive influence and investment is mere miles off the southeast coast of the U.S. in the Caribbean islands.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s taken a decade, but the overlooked and underappreciated Wii U game Xenoblade Chronicles X has finally been given its chance to shine on the Switch.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
In an overlooked glimmer of hope, the latest jobs report was not as bad as anticipated.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The most jarring and overlooked illustration of the CCP's pervasive influence and investment is mere miles off the southeast coast of the U.S. in the Caribbean islands.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s taken a decade, but the overlooked and underappreciated Wii U game Xenoblade Chronicles X has finally been given its chance to shine on the Switch.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
In an overlooked glimmer of hope, the latest jobs report was not as bad as anticipated.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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
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“Overlooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overlooked. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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