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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or forgot
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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
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
Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
In 10 or 20 years, many of these people will be forgotten by all but those who loved them.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Since the actor talking directly to the camera is Rachel Weisz, all can be forgiven if not entirely forgotten.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Although left at the altar in 2019, the A’s have never completely forgotten about what might have been, Forst said.
—Curt Anderson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The whole world forgot about Iran.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Rest easy, Chief you will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The idea that some of the greatest artists of all time were treated poorly or forgotten during their lifetimes?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Heated, a pure acquisition, has only underscored something Bloys believes too many in his business have forgotten.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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
And Bergeson said his team had not forgotten that game.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
In 10 or 20 years, many of these people will be forgotten by all but those who loved them.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Since the actor talking directly to the camera is Rachel Weisz, all can be forgiven if not entirely forgotten.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Although left at the altar in 2019, the A’s have never completely forgotten about what might have been, Forst said.
—Curt Anderson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The whole world forgot about Iran.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Rest easy, Chief you will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The idea that some of the greatest artists of all time were treated poorly or forgotten during their lifetimes?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Heated, a pure acquisition, has only underscored something Bloys believes too many in his business have forgotten.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgotten
Adjective
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In Send Help, now in theaters, Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her overbearing boss Bradley (Dylan O’Brien) survive a plane crash and become stranded on a deserted island, where their past office grievances become a violent fight for survival.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel of the same name, which follows a married couple who travel to Europe to adopt a baby and stay in a deserted hotel filled with eccentric characters.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Guard Skyy Clark, who missed 10 conference games while recovering from a hamstring injury, struggled offensively, missing all five shots from the field.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, the Hurricanes hardly missed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The dog ignored him, and licked the boy’s face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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The forward mix can’t be ignored.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The mall had insufficient exterior lighting, the city said, and graffiti resulting from deferred or neglected maintenance.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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During that operation, officials rescued several elderly patients who were malnourished and neglected.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The family on Wednesday filed a wrongful-death claim against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging school officials failed to investigate reports of bullying, adequately supervise student interactions or implement effective safety measures.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The conflict was sparked by Hezbollah targeting Israel after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, breaking a 2024 ceasefire that in any case had largely failed.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rogers is shopworker Polly Parrish, who gets mistakenly identified as the parent of an abandoned baby.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Tottenham Hotspur have lost six games in a row for the first time in their 144-year history.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Timberwolves have lost three in a row after winning five straight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under former Mayor Eric Kellogg, the city lost millions on a scheme to rehabilitate a disused hotel.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Understanding that Mandela’s liberation meant that white-minority rule was coming to an end, the founders trekked into the desert, bought a disused mining town wholesale, and established a colony.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Forgotten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgotten. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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