English · Emotions & Feelings
overlooked
/ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊkt/
[/ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊkt/]
not noticed or valued
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling ignored or not given the attention one deserves.
Example
She felt overlooked when a less experienced colleague was chosen for the exciting new role.
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.