as in ignorance
a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations
I welcomed the forgetfulness of one's worries that only sleep can bring
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Recent Examples of forgetfulness
The Link Between Hot Flashes and Memory Many women going through menopause report brain fog, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Symptoms can include forgetfulness, difficulty finding words and struggles with reasoning, problem solving and judgment.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Up to 60% of women experience it as confusion, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness that is estrogen-specific, not just aging.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
What these succulents don’t handle well is overwatering, so don’t think that giving them a little extra to make up for forgetfulness will pay off.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Running gags include Moses’ age, certain players’ penchant for forgetfulness and star receiver Stefon Diggs’ proclivity for procreation.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Symptoms can include forgetfulness, difficulty finding words and struggles with reasoning, problem solving and judgment.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Up to 60% of women experience it as confusion, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness that is estrogen-specific, not just aging.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
What these succulents don’t handle well is overwatering, so don’t think that giving them a little extra to make up for forgetfulness will pay off.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Running gags include Moses’ age, certain players’ penchant for forgetfulness and star receiver Stefon Diggs’ proclivity for procreation.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetfulness
Noun
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Keeping Americans in the darkness about the parts of our history that include systemic racism not only perpetuates ignorance, but is a moral failure.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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In a world frequently divided by ignorance, bias, violence, and fear, Satrapi offered the possibility of understanding, resilience, and grace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Within a few decades, the towns and their landmarks slid into oblivion, sometimes abandoned or, at best, struggling along.—
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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In the last episode, there’s a phone call with Frederick’s mother, who’s either in total denial or oblivion toward the situation.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forgetfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetfulness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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