forgetful
adjective
for·get·ful
fər-ˈget-fəl 
fȯr-
1
: likely to forget
2
: characterized by negligent failure to remember : neglectful
3
: inducing oblivion
forgetful sleep
forgetfulness
noun
Examples of forgetful in a Sentence
He became forgetful in his old age.
we become more forgetful as we get older
Recent Examples on the Web
Then, last year, the woman began to feel forgetful and depressed.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
Research has found that menopausal people often report feeling forgetful and having difficulty concentrating.28
Brain Fog Before My Period: Is It PMS or Something Else?
10.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Aug. 2023
The world's greatest student is a more reliable source of information than the average forgetful adult.
—Shane Snow, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Feinstein, 90 and the Senate’s oldest member, has repeatedly appeared confused and forgetful since returning to the Senate last month after an extended stretch away to recover from a bad bout with shingles.
—Cameron Joseph, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
To give 'em pumpkin to talk about Why was the jack-o'-lantern so forgetful?
—Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 6 July 2023
The movie focuses on Milton (Kingsley) who lives in a small town and is getting more forgetful and isolated with age.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
In terms of overall trends, the company's data found that riders were the most forgetful during the weekend, and April was the most forgetful month for Americans.
—Renee Yan, Chron, 30 Apr. 2023
Jacksonville, Florida, took the top spot for being the most forgetful city.
—Emmy Abbassi, CNN, 30 Apr. 2023
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
Research has found that menopausal people often report feeling forgetful and having difficulty concentrating.28
Brain Fog Before My Period: Is It PMS or Something Else?
10.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Aug. 2023
The world's greatest student is a more reliable source of information than the average forgetful adult.
—Shane Snow, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Feinstein, 90 and the Senate’s oldest member, has repeatedly appeared confused and forgetful since returning to the Senate last month after an extended stretch away to recover from a bad bout with shingles.
—Cameron Joseph, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
To give 'em pumpkin to talk about Why was the jack-o'-lantern so forgetful?
—Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 6 July 2023
The movie focuses on Milton (Kingsley) who lives in a small town and is getting more forgetful and isolated with age.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
In terms of overall trends, the company's data found that riders were the most forgetful during the weekend, and April was the most forgetful month for Americans.
—Renee Yan, Chron, 30 Apr. 2023
Jacksonville, Florida, took the top spot for being the most forgetful city.
—Emmy Abbassi, CNN, 30 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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 29 Sep. 2023.
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