forgetful
for·get·ful
adj \-ˈget-fəl\Definition of FORGETFUL
1
: likely to forget
2
: characterized by negligent failure to remember : neglectful
3
: inducing oblivion <forgetful sleep>
— for·get·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— for·get·ful·ness noun
See Examples of FORGETFUL
- He became forgetful in his old age.
- <we become more forgetful as we get older>
First Known Use of FORGETFUL
14th century
Related to FORGETFUL
Synonyms: absentminded
Antonyms: retentive
Related Words: absent, abstracted, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, unmindful; amnesiac (or amnesic), senile; befogged, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confused, dazed, muddled, scatterbrained, unfocused (also unfocussed); lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slack; careless, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless; inattentive, insensible, unaware, unconscious, unheeding, unknowing, unperceptive, unthinking
Near Antonyms: alert, attentive, awake, keen, open-eyed, sharp, vigilant, watchful, wide-awake; careful, cautious, circumspect, conscientious, heedful, thoughtful, wary
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