forgetful
Origin of forgetful
1Other words for forgetful
Other words from forgetful
- for·get·ful·ly, adverb
- for·get·ful·ness, noun
- qua·si-for·get·ful, adjective
- qua·si-for·get·ful·ly, adverb
- un·for·get·ful, adjective
- un·for·get·ful·ly, adverb
- un·for·get·ful·ness, noun
Words Nearby forgetful
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How to use forgetful in a sentence
Some offer massive power storage, while others offer built-in conveniences like built-in charging cables in case you’re the forgetful type.
The best portable power banks to keep your gadgets charged on the go | Stan Horaczek | October 7, 2021 | Popular-ScienceYou can plug it directly into any iPhone with a modern connector, which really comes in handy if you’re forgetful or you hate trying to coil up a long cable to cram into your bag.
The best portable power banks to keep your gadgets charged on the go | Stan Horaczek | October 7, 2021 | Popular-ScienceWhen mice of a certain age become forgetful, they spend more time checking out little trinkets they’ve seen before—objects that should warrant only a quick “Oh yeah, that thing again” glance.
Has the fountain of youth been in our blood all along? | Kat McGowan | September 28, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe internal obstacles that commonly prevent change—the tendency to give into temptation, to be lazy, to be forgetful, to experience self-doubt, and so on—are surmountable.
The 3 Science-Backed Strategies That Can Help You Achieve Your Post-Pandemic Goals | Katy Milkman | May 6, 2021 | TimeFor kidsChildren can be forgetful and finicky, with likes and dislikes that seem to change on a whim.
No one would confuse him the taciturn, forgetful and vengeful Senate Majority Leader.
But in so doing he appeared to be either forgetful of or intemperate towards a sizeable chunk of his own governing coalition.
Dylan also appeared, at the first concert, as the harmonica soloist on “forgetful Heart,” but in a wholly different register.
His action was simply the action of a strong, business-like, and patriotic man, forgetful of finesse.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonInstead of being confiding and happy, she seemed listless, forgetful, and nervous.
The value of a praying mother | Isabel C. ByrumAmazed, forgetful of their discomfort, the girls listened while the throbbing, haunting melody wailed itself to a close.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle | Laura Lee HopeWhen Mysie reached her room, she sat down to think matters over for herself, forgetful of the fact that she was wet.
The Underworld | James C. WelshFor a long time she sat brooding, forgetful of the present and of the little comedy of elderly lovers going on inside the house.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete | Gilbert Parker
British Dictionary definitions for forgetful
/ (fəˈɡɛtfʊl) /
tending to forget
(often postpositive foll by of) inattentive (to) or neglectful (of)
poetic causing loss of memory
Derived forms of forgetful
- forgetfully, adverb
- forgetfulness, noun
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