AMNESIA Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

amnesia

noun

as in blindness

a condition in which a person is unable to remember things because of head injury, shock, illness, or fatigue The concussion left him with amnesia, and he couldn't remember how he had gotten hurt.

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Recent Examples of amnesia Anger gave way to anxiety, which gave way to amnesia. —

Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Historical amnesia is prevalent and not specific to gay people. —

Brent Lang, Variety, 25 May 2026 While he was diagnosed with retrograde amnesia, which causes someone to lose memories before an event such as a brain injury, trauma or illness, Shannon’s husband, Eric Evangelista, began to question his diagnosis. —

Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 This week sees Daily Show alumni Josh Johnson get his first HBO stand-up special, alongside a bizarre amnesia documentary and a biopic of one of America's all-time musical legends. —

K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amnesia

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While most recover, some — particularly young babies, pregnant people and those with weak immune systems — are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications such as pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness or even death.

— Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
While most recover, some — including young babies, pregnant people and those with weak immune systems — are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness or even dying.

— Devi Shastri, Fortune, 20 June 2026