Synonyms for

Overlooking

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˌlʊkɪŋ / Another word for overlooking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To fail to notice something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

lookouton lookoutover commanding neglect overlook lookacross drop leaveout overleap command pretermit dominating dominate attendto miss omit overtop ignore miss neglect disregard forget skip disbelieve discount omit oversee slight disrespect

Synonyms by register

Formal

neglecting ignoring disregarding unmindful

Informal

missing skipping forgetting not seeing

Literary

unheeding blind to unmindful of

Antonyms

watching observing attending heeding noticing regarding considering

Common collocations

  • overlooking a mistake
  • overlooking the details
  • overlooking the obvious
  • overlooking the importance
  • overlooking the view
  • overlooking the city
  • overlooking the sea
  • overlooking the garden

Word family

noun overlook
verb overlook
adjective overlooked
adverb overlookingly

Usage note

While 'overlooking' can mean to fail to notice something, it also commonly refers to having a view of something from a higher position. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He was overlooking the instructions and made a mistake in the recipe.
  2. The teacher was overlooking the students' behavior during recess.
  3. The detective was overlooking the evidence that could have solved the case.
  4. She was overlooking her friend's feelings when she made fun of her outfit.
  5. The manager was overlooking the employee's hard work.

Quotes

  • 'The best things are those that go unnoticed', and if they are overlooked, even better.
  • -Mokokoma Mokhonoana
  • 'When you're overlooking the truth, you're looking at the wrong thing.'

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