Synonyms of forgetfulness

forgetfulness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignorance
• blindness
• oblivion
• innocence
• obliviousness
• nirvana
• amnesia
• unconsciousness
• unawareness
• unfamiliarity
• absorption
• absentmindedness
• insensibility
• inattention
• abstraction
• inattentiveness
• preoccupation
• nescience
• incognizance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• memory
• recollection
• recall
• consciousness
• awareness
• remembrance
• alertness
• cognizance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forgetfulness

It’s designed for anyone who wants to retain information more effectively, whether that’s preparing for exams, remembering presentations, learning new skills, or simply reducing forgetfulness. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026

Symptoms can include forgetfulness, difficulty finding words and struggles with reasoning, problem solving and judgment. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Name Recall This is one of those areas where forgetfulness quickly goes from being a charming quirk to potentially offensive—an especially perilous hazard for a CEO. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Sonya will frequently feign forgetfulness or cite her underage drinking as an excuse for not remembering. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026

The Link Between Hot Flashes and Memory Many women going through menopause report brain fog, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 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