Synonyms of overlooked

overlooked

verb

past tense of overlook

1

as in dominated

to look down on

the fortress overlooks the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominated
• faced
• commanded
• fronted

2

as in ignored

to fail to give proper attention to

you've overlooked your chores again this week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignored
• forgot
• neglected
• disregarded
• missed
• bypassed
• passed over
• omitted
• slurred (over)
• slighted
• rejected
• overpassed
• failed
• disdained
• scorned
• brushed (aside or off)
• skimped
• sloughed (off)
• shrugged off
• sluffed (off)
• pooh-poohed
• scanted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regarded
• attended (to)
• valued
• tended (to)
• appreciated
• cherished
• remembered
• cultivated
• fostered
• heeded
• treasured
• prized
• noted
• minded
• observed
• noticed
• marked
• watched
• followed
• nurtured
• listened (to)
• remarked
• pampered
• nursed

3

as in handled

to be in charge of

you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handled
• supervised
• oversaw
• managed
• steered
• commanded
• headed
• directed
• controlled
• watched over
• ordered
• ran
• showed
• guided
• monitored
• superintended
• rode herd on
• bossed
• administered
• captained
• called the tune (for)
• quarterbacked
• ruled
• called the shots (of)
• shepherded
• presided (over)
• governed
• reigned

4

as in possessed

to cast a spell on

the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possessed
• enchanted
• spelled
• cursed
• tempted
• struck
• charmed
• seduced
• bewitched
• attracted
• hexed
• ensorcelled
• captivated
• fascinated
• mesmerized
• lured
• voodooed
• jinxed
• enticed
• spellbound
• beguiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blessed

5

as in scanned

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

quickly overlooked the table of used books to see if there was anything of value

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scanned
• examined
• reviewed
• surveyed
• inspected
• viewed
• scrutinized
• analyzed
• watched
• went over
• checked (out)
• audited
• explored
• investigated
• noticed
• conned
• studied
• dissected
• oversaw
• observed
• researched
• perused
• combed
• classified
• parsed
• probed
• categorized
• plumbed
• pored (over)
• delved (into)
• picked over
• reinspected
• rereviewed
• resurveyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• glanced (at or over)
• skimmed

6

as in disregarded

to dismiss as of little importance

definitely not the kind of spouse to overlook even a single instance of marital infidelity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignored
• disregarded
• explained
• justified
• pardoned
• excused
• discounted
• whitewashed
• passed over
• blinked (at)
• condoned
• winked (at)
• forgave
• brushed (aside or off)
• glossed (over)
• remitted
• papered over
• shrugged off
• forgave and forgot
• glozed (over)
• overpassed
• rationalized
• closed one's eyes to
• waived
• exculpated
• exonerated
• vindicated
• acquitted
• absolved
• cleared
• waved (aside or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noted
• marked
• objected (to)
• heeded
• minded

7

as in managed

to look after and make decisions about

the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managed
• handled
• operated
• controlled
• supervised
• conducted
• regulated
• oversaw
• governed
• ran
• tended
• kept
• directed
• protected
• carried on
• administered
• guided
• presided (over)
• watched over
• led
• steered
• watched
• stewarded
• administrated
• guarded
• superintended
• safeguarded
• minded
• cared (for)
• piloted
• comanaged
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• codirected

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overlooked

The album that followed a couple of years later has become such an enormous phenomenon, one that somehow grows more beloved with each passing decade, that the impact of 1975’s Fleetwood Mac has been somewhat overlooked. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

The book advocates for rigorously assessing the spatial needs of all modes, including pedestrians, who are frequently overlooked. — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Hoping to help Marsugi’s restaurant, Rodriguez pitched Pulcrano with the idea of creating a downtown association to represent downtown businesses being overlooked by the Chamber of Commerce. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Consumers brought cultural knowledge to the campaign that marketers had apparently overlooked. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Bynum may get overlooked when discussing Indy’s defense since his teammates, Latu and Gardner, play more premium positions. — James Boyd, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Stand-up comedy is often overlooked as an art form, according to Wylie Kynard. — Sergy Odiduro, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Mixing archive footage, audio testimony and contemporary filming, the documentary uncovers overlooked connections across the 20th and 21st centuries. — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026

Thus, his defense is oft overlooked, yet that’s part of his game that continues to impress as well. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026