{# Single source of truth for the GA4 page_type dimension. Must stay ABOVE extra_head: synonymguide configures gtag inside that block and reads this global, while syllablesworld configures it at the end of . #}

Synonyms for

Overlooks

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

Definition

To fail to notice or consider something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

lookoutover pretermit lookouton overlook lookacross drop attendto leaveout dominate command omit overleap miss neglect overtop ignore neglect disregard forget miss skip dismiss slight underrate underestimate undervalue downplay de-emphasize minimize

Compare "overlooks" with another word →

Example sentences

  1. The teacher overlooks the misbehavior of her favorite student.
  2. I often overlook my mistakes when I'm in a hurry.
  3. He tends to overlook the contributions of his team members.
  4. She overlooks the fact that she needs to take care of herself too.
  5. The company overlooks the importance of customer feedback.

Quotes

  • The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment.
  • The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.
  • The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words