forgetful

[fərˈɡɛtfəl]

forgetful Definition

• 1. likely to forget things; absent-minded
• 2. failing to remember something important

Using forgetful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forgetful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She's so forgetful that she often forgets her own phone number.

• Example

  I'm sorry I didn't call you back. I was being forgetful.

• Example

  He's forgetful of his own birthday.

• Example

  The forgetful waiter forgot to bring us our drinks.

forgetful Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forgetful

• inattentive
• unmindful
• careless
• absent-minded

Antonyms for forgetful

• mindful
• attentive
• remembering

Phrases with forgetful

• forgetful of

  not remembering or paying attention to something

  Example

  She was forgetful of her manners and didn't say thank you.

• become forgetful

  start to forget things more often than usual

  Example

  As people age, they may become forgetful and have trouble remembering things.

• forgive and forget

  to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone who has done something wrong and forget about it

  Example

  I know he hurt you, but you need to forgive and forget if you want to move on.

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Summary: forgetful in Brief

The term 'forgetful' [fərˈɡɛtfəl] describes a person who is likely to forget things or fails to remember something important. It is synonymous with 'absent-minded' and 'inattentive.' Examples include 'She's so forgetful that she often forgets her own phone number' and 'The forgetful waiter forgot to bring us our drinks.' Phrases include 'forgetful of,' 'become forgetful,' and 'forgive and forget.'