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overlooked

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈlʊk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

inattention

To fail to notice or consider something or someone. It can also mean to have a view from above.

Synonyms

disregard, ignore, neglect

Examples of usage

  • She overlooked the small details in her work, resulting in mistakes.
  • The manager overlooked the fact that the project was behind schedule.
  • From the top of the tower, you can overlook the entire city below.
Context #2 | Verb

hotel

To have a view of something from above, typically a scenic view.

Synonyms

face, front

Examples of usage

  • The hotel room overlooked the beautiful ocean.
  • Our balcony overlooks the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "overlooked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despercebido

🇮🇳 अनदेखा

🇩🇪 übersehen

🇮🇩 terlewatkan

🇺🇦 непомічений

🇵🇱 przeoczony

🇯🇵 見落とした

🇫🇷 négligé

🇪🇸 pasado por alto

🇹🇷 gözden kaçmış

🇰🇷 간과된

🇸🇦 تم التغاضي عنه

🇨🇿 přehlédnutý

🇸🇰 prehliadnutý

🇨🇳 被忽视的

🇸🇮 spregledan

🇮🇸 yfirfarið

🇰🇿 ескерілмеген

🇬🇪 გადამალული

🇦🇿 gözardı edilmiş

🇲🇽 pasado por alto

Etymology

The word 'overlooked' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'look'. It dates back to the 14th century and was first used in the context of not seeing or noticing something. Over time, it also acquired the meaning of having a view from above. The word has been commonly used in English literature and everyday language to describe the act of missing something or viewing from a higher vantage point.

See also: look, lookalike, looking, lookout, onlooker, onlookers, outlook, overlook.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,111 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.