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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of forgetfulness
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
There’s a dangerous, stubborn forgetfulness in the vaunted Land of Sunshine.
—Elizabeth A. Logan, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
More powerful than the noise of breaking news or the forgetfulness of scrolling.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
Long before forgetfulness or confusion appear, two key proteins called amyloid and tau start building up in the brain.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
But some degree of forgetfulness is a normal part of life.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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
There’s a dangerous, stubborn forgetfulness in the vaunted Land of Sunshine.
—Elizabeth A. Logan, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
More powerful than the noise of breaking news or the forgetfulness of scrolling.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
Long before forgetfulness or confusion appear, two key proteins called amyloid and tau start building up in the brain.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
But some degree of forgetfulness is a normal part of life.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetfulness
Noun
-
From top to bottom, this administration embodies the perversity, ignorance and belligerence of its leader.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
-
This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Proceeds from the event support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Children who recover can still face devastating ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea, dehydration, malnourishment, blindness, and brain swelling.—
Penelope Gatlin,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
All these devices had escaped the maw of oblivion.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
-
She has been bimbofied into oblivion.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forgetfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetfulness. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
