overslight

/ɒvəˈslʌɪt, -ˈslaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A careless or inattentive act of oversight or failure to notice something.

“The pilot’s overslight in checking the weather led to a serious accident.”

2. verb

To fail to notice or pay attention to something.

“She overslight the warning signs and got into trouble.”

Synonyms

  • neglect
  • oversight

Antonyms

  • attention
  • vigilance