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

Based on the script by Hearon and co-writer Ruby Caster, the film is a welcome return for a director whose warm, understated work has often been overlooked. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

For professionals who have historically been overlooked, learning to advocate for yourself can be especially important. — Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

And while vegetable dishes can easily be overlooked on a menu like this, order one or two. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Not to be overlooked, the Colts’ run defense was terrible, too. — James Boyd, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Another one of its classic, although sometimes overlooked, models is the Euro Hiker, which will soon debut in a special-edition colorway designed by an industry veteran. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

For decades, Black film critics championed Black movies at a time when they were largely overlooked by the mainstream press. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

What often gets overlooked, the run Herman did knock in turned out to be the winning run in the game. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026