FORGOTTEN Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

forgotten 1 of 2

adjective

as in deserted

left unoccupied or unused a forgotten doll under the bed a long-forgotten house down a winding dirt road

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forgotten

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verb

variants or forgot

past participle of forget

as in missed

to be unable to recall or think of I forget exactly on which street that the house is

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as in ignored

to fail to give proper attention to she promised not to forget her high school friends after she went off to college

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as in neglected

to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness he forgot the pot boiling on the stove

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as in failed

to miss the opportunity or obligation I forgot to call on his birthday

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Recent Examples of forgotten

Adjective

One of the getaway’s most appealing allures is its glimpse into a forgotten era. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Caregivers remembered him not as a forgotten man, but as someone impossible to forget. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026 Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution. — Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025 Porter Hodge, for example, is now earning high-leverage opportunities after being a forgotten reliever for most of the year. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

Verb

Why At a time when images are constantly produced and quickly forgotten, this open call invites artists to create work that resists repetition, holds attention, and makes something felt. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Sharpeville’s fight forms part of a wider reckoning with apartheid-era abuses, as survivors say inadequate reparations and lasting trauma have left their community feeling forgotten in democratic South Africa. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Consider pairing it with other semiannual household chores (such as cleaning your air vents), so your mattress doesn’t get forgotten. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 The multi-hyphenate is also preparing to add another chapter to his multidisciplinary output with Sleeping Beauties, his forthcoming book about ideas and discoveries that were overlooked, forgotten and eventually rediscovered. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Sep. 2026 Even if forgotten by the world, there is a memory two of us share. — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The problems the team witnessed on Friday against the Fire were immediately forgotten after the Dream staked their claim from beginning to end. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Kupp nearly forgot one team (Ninja UKR) before the fan pointed it out to the Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 And shortly after that, all these fake games are forgotten and the rest of it turns real. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgotten

Adjective

There’s even a nod to 28 Days Later, with Zeta-Jones hobbling across a deserted Westminster Bridge in London wearing blue hospital scrubs, just like Cillian Murphy’s Jim in the 2002 horror movie.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
The landscape of the deserted street was becoming all red sand and brown stone.

— Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of deserted

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After the boy missed a long-lasting dose, the house manager contacted the same hospital to talk about how to improve his blood glucose levels.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
After going 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship Game in 2024, the Washington Commanders fell to 5-12 last season and missed the playoffs.

— Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of missed

Verb

All three projects—the ballroom, the arch, and the Kennedy Center—may soon be moving forward simultaneously, red tape cleared (or ignored).

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
What mattered was that the project ignored the fact that a ship is nothing but the tip of a very long logistical, regulatory, and infrastructure spear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ignored

Verb

Outdated decor makes a space feel neglected, so refresh fabrics, lighting, and colors for a modern vibe.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
However, there was insufficient evidence that Gemini had lied to its customers or neglected to do due diligence with Genesis Global Capital, its main lending partner, according to the ruling viewed by CNBC.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of neglected

Verb

The Cowboys’ roster revamp failed miserably in its debut against Tulsa.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The explosion was ultimately blamed on an O-ring that failed in one the shuttle’s solid rocket boosters, allowing a flame to pierce the external fuel tank.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of failed

Adjective

By the time viewers reach hour 15, the staff has spent an entire shift navigating a cyberattack that forces the emergency department to abandon digital systems, a nonstop influx of Fourth of July emergencies and an abandoned baby.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
According to the gallery, the 25-minute film is set in a semi-abandoned hotel near Tokyo and reimagines the Greek myth of the goddess Persephone’s abduction by Hades.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026

Definition of abandoned

Verb

So the announcement arrives that Paul Baker lost the election, meaning nobody has to move out, and Anton and Paul Baker share their big kiss.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
The club has had Los Angeles in its name since 2005, when the City of Anaheim sued the team and lost in civil court.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of lost

Adjective

At least 14 artisanal miners are dead and scores are injured at a disused mine in South Africa, police said Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Motion opened the gallery in Kings Cross in a disused betting parlor next door to a kebab shop in 2016 while also holding down a day job.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026