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Synonyms & Similar Words
disregarding
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking
omitting
dismissing
bypassing
skipping
rejecting
disregarding
glossing over
passing over
turning a blind eye
neglecting
abandoning
forsaking
deserting
ignoring
snubbing
spurning
rebuffing
cold-shouldering
disregarding
overlooking
bypassing
evading
avoiding
shirking
dodging
sidestepping
circumventing
skirting
Meaning of Overlooking
The primary meaning of "overlooking" is to fail to notice or consider something.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "overlooking" as failing to notice or consider something, or intentionally ignoring or disregarding it.
- * It can also mean being in a position to see something from above, or having a view of something from a higher position.
Etymology of Overlooking
The word "overlooking" has its roots in Old English "ofersēon" which means "to see over" or "to oversee", and is derived from "of(er)" meaning "over" and "sēon" meaning "to see".
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe both the physical act of looking over something and the figurative act of ignoring or disregarding something.
Example Uses
- The manager was overlooking the employee's mistakes, giving them another chance to improve.
- * The hotel room was overlooking the beautiful beach, providing a stunning view.
- * She was overlooking the fact that her partner had forgotten their anniversary.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
noticing
observing
seeing
recognizing
acknowledging
considering
regarding
attending
heeding
noting
marking
perceiving
discerning
detecting
discovering
noticing
observing
paying attention
watching
supervising
monitoring
overseeing
managing
directing