forgetful

for·get·ful

adjective \-ˈget-fəl\

Definition of FORGETFUL

1

: likely to forget

2

: characterized by negligent failure to remember : neglectful

3

: inducing oblivion <forgetful sleep>

— for·get·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— for·get·ful·ness noun

Examples of FORGETFUL

1. He became forgetful in his old age.
2. <we become more forgetful as we get older>

First Known Use of FORGETFUL

14th century

Related to FORGETFUL

Synonyms

absentminded

Antonyms

retentive

Related Words

absent, abstracted, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, unmindful; amnesiac (or amnesic), senile; befogged, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confused, dazed, muddled, scatterbrained, unfocused (also unfocussed); lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slack; careless, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless; inattentive, insensible, unaware, unconscious, unheeding, unknowing, unperceptive, unthinking

Near Antonyms

alert, attentive, awake, keen, open-eyed, sharp, vigilant, watchful, wide-awake; careful, cautious, circumspect, conscientious, heedful, thoughtful, wary