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Definition of Forgetful
1. Adjective. (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range. "A short memory"
Exact synonyms: Short, Unretentive
Also: Mindless, Unmindful
Derivative terms: Forgetfulness, Shortness
Antonyms: Retentive
Also: Mindless, Unmindful
Derivative terms: Forgetfulness, Shortness
Antonyms: Retentive
2. Adjective. Not mindful or attentive. "While thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"
Exact synonyms: Mindless, Unmindful
Attributes: Heedfulness, Mindfulness
Similar to: Amnesiac, Amnesic
Derivative terms: Forgetfulness, Unmindfulness
Antonyms: Mindful
Attributes: Heedfulness, Mindfulness
Similar to: Amnesiac, Amnesic
Derivative terms: Forgetfulness, Unmindfulness
Antonyms: Mindful
3. Adjective. Failing to keep in mind. "Oblivious old age"
Exact synonyms: Oblivious
Similar to: Inattentive
Derivative terms: Forgetfulness, Oblivion, Obliviousness
Similar to: Inattentive
Derivative terms: Forgetfulness, Oblivion, Obliviousness
Definition of Forgetful
1. a. Apt to forget; easily losing remembrance; as, a forgetful man should use helps to strengthen his memory.
Definition of Forgetful
1. [adj]