missed
Translation
not taken, overlooked, not caught
Examples
It was a missed opportunity.
It was a missed opportunity.
I have three missed calls from you.
I have three missed calls from you.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) + noun used before a noun It was a missed chance to win.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lost, overlooked; Antonyms: seized, taken, caught
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to miss', used as an adjective to describe something that was not caught or taken.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending signifies the past. Think of something that has already gone by and you can no longer get it, like a 'missed train'.