as in preoccupied
inclined to forget what one has learned or to do what one should
we become more forgetful as we get older
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Recent Examples of forgetful
And not to worry—for us moms of ahem, forgetful teens, there is a three-hour auto shut-off on the blanket.
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Nov. 2025
The forgetful people on your list need one, stat.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Now, living with dementia, Northrup can be forgetful, get frustrated and repeat himself.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
An Ohio man’s forgetful memory led to him winning a huge lottery prize.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Nov. 2025
The forgetful people on your list need one, stat.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Now, living with dementia, Northrup can be forgetful, get frustrated and repeat himself.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
An Ohio man’s forgetful memory led to him winning a huge lottery prize.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgetful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetful
Adjective
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Across multiple studies, the participants who disclosed their vulnerabilities became preoccupied with how they were perceived afterward.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The organization aims to bring together lovers of men’s fashion and tailoring, to promote more elevated dressing to the public, particularly those who have become preoccupied with athleisure, organizers say.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Goedert scored his second touchdown on a fourth-and-2 leaving a confused Malik Mustapha behind him in the left flat.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yet many of its citizens feel both whiplashed and confused.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Travelers are becoming more absent-minded, and experts are struggling to understand why.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
7 Jan. 2026
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Though Melanie was no doubt left feeling guilty at making the mistake, she can be forgiven for being a little absent-minded, given that she in the throes of being a new parent.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When Mullen unexpectedly suggested taking a family photo outside before dinner, Kirschenheiter was still oblivious to his proposal plan.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The usually positive Gauff went negative, lacked energy and seemed bewildered and overwhelmed.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since his starring days at Gonzaga, Timme has earned bewildered double takes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Forgetful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetful. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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