forgetful

adjective

for·​get·​ful fər-ˈget-fəl How to pronounce forgetful (audio)
fȯr-
1
: likely to forget
2
: characterized by negligent failure to remember : neglectful
3
: inducing oblivion
forgetful sleep
forgetfully adverb
forgetfulness noun

Examples of forgetful in a Sentence

He became forgetful in his old age. we become more forgetful as we get older
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of forgetful was in the 14th century

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“Forgetful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgetful. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

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forgetful

adjective
for·​get·​ful fər-ˈget-fəl How to pronounce forgetful (audio)
fȯr-
: forgetting easily
forgetfully adverb
forgetfulness noun

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