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forgetful

[fərˈɡɛtfəl]

forgetful Definition

  • 1likely to forget things; absent-minded
  • 2failing 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

Antonyms for forgetful

Phrases with forgetful

  • not remembering or paying attention to something

    Example

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

  • start to forget things more often than usual

    Example

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

  • 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.'