übergangen

übergangen is a German word that translates to "overlooked," "bypassed," or "passed over" in English. It describes a situation where an individual or an option is deliberately not considered or chosen, despite potentially being eligible or suitable. This can occur in various contexts, such as a promotion at work, a selection for a team, or even the consideration of an idea.

The term implies a conscious decision to exclude someone or something from a process. For instance, if a more junior employee is promoted over a more senior one, the senior employee has been übergangen. Similarly, if a proposal is dismissed without proper evaluation, it has been übergangen. The feeling associated with being übergangen is often one of disappointment or injustice.

In legal or administrative contexts, being übergangen can have significant implications. For example, if a party in a legal proceeding is not given an opportunity to present their case or is not properly notified of a decision, they may have been übergangen. This can sometimes lead to appeals or reviews of the original decision. The concept of übergangen highlights the importance of fairness and due process in decision-making.