FORGOTTEN Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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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

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

Something tells me it would not be easily forgotten. —

Ellie Austin, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 There was also a Broadway musical that has been justly forgotten. —

Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 Read on to discover the six interior decorating trends that designers say should be forgotten. —

Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 Joglar Burrowes, who is disabled, said thousands of families had been waiting a long time for the solar systems and shouldn’t be forgotten. —

ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 Joglar Burrowes, who is disabled, said that thousands of families had been waiting a long time for the solar systems and shouldn’t be forgotten. —

Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Setting Pepsi’s story straight for America 250 Bradham’s story becomes a tragedy only if his influence is forgotten. —

Ryan Wilusz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 While Harry and Meghan's children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, didn't join their parents for the trip, the Bulldogs made sure they weren't forgotten. —

Megan Hustwaite, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 My parents never forgot about me. —

Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgotten

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The boy runs toward the water as the pair explore and play throughout the deserted park, splashing in pools and moving through different areas of the facility.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The boy runs toward the water as the pair explore and play throughout the deserted park, including splashing in pools and moving through different areas of the facility.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026