What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
forgetfully
Example
I forgetfully left my keys in the car and locked myself out. [forgetfully: adverb]
Example
She forgetfully missed her appointment with the doctor. [forgetfully: adverb]
unmindfully
Example
He unmindfully threw his trash on the ground instead of in the bin. [unmindfully: adverb]
Example
She unmindfully made a rude comment without realizing how it would affect others. [unmindfully: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forgetfully is more common than unmindfully in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between forgetfully and unmindfully?
Both forgetfully and unmindfully are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
