forgetful
adjective
for·get·ful
fər-ˈget-fəl 
fȯr-
1
: likely to forget
2
: characterized by negligent failure to remember : neglectful
3
: inducing oblivion
forgetful sleep
forgetfulness
noun
Examples of forgetful in a Sentence
He became forgetful in his old age.
we become more forgetful as we get older
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
In a forgetful, self-erasing city like Los Angeles, the Palisades prized its history and its sense of place.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
This feature is especially helpful for more forgetful users.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
From casual travelers to forgetful commuters, anyone looking for a smarter way to track everyday essentials should seriously consider this card.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Forgetful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgetful. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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