Missed (Adjective)
Meaning
Not caught with the senses or the mind; "words lost in the din".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her subtle hints at her unhappiness were often missed in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
- The orchestra's subtle nuances were completely missed in the poor acoustics of the venue.
- The softly spoken words were missed by the sleepy child in the back of the classroom.
- The clever symbolism in the novel was initially missed by this reader.
- The shy student's raised hand was missed by the distracted teacher.