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

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

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