Overlook

/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place or position from which one can see something.

The scenic overlook provided a breathtaking view of the valley.

verb

To fail to notice or consider something.

She overlooked several important details in the report.

To have a view from above or to have a commanding view of something.

The balcony overlooks the beautiful garden below.

To ignore or disregard something, often intentionally.

He chose to overlook the minor mistakes in her presentation.

Middle English 'overloken', from 'over' + 'loken' (to look).

overlook the details

To fail to notice specific parts of something important.

overlook someone's faults

To disregard someone's mistakes or shortcomings.

oversight

The action of overseeing something, often implying a failure to notice.

oversee

To supervise or be in charge of something.

To not pay attention to someone or something important.

He totally overlooked me at the party.

To ignore something on purpose.

She just overlooked his rudeness.