overlooked — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

overlooked (/ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊkt/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊkt/

Meaning

Meaning: not noticed or valued

Feeling ignored or not given the attention one deserves.

Examples

🗣 She felt overlooked when a less experienced colleague was chosen for the exciting new role.

Etymology

From ‘overlook’, from ‘over’ plus ‘look’; the ‘fail to notice’ sense is old.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes feeling unnoticed or unfairly passed over.

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