forgetful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /fərˈɡɛtfəl/

Definition

Tending to forget things easily; having a poor memory.

Examples

• She was quite forgetful and often left her umbrella behind.

• He's becoming increasingly forgetful as he gets older.

• I'm so forgetful today; I can't remember where I put my phone.

How to Use forgetful

forgetful of (prepositional phrase)

Tending to forget specific things. — "He was forgetful of the details of the meeting."

forgetful about (prepositional phrase)

Tending to forget specific things or events. — "She is forgetful about birthdays."

Synonyms of forgetful

Words with a similar meaning to forgetful:

• absent-minded
• oblivious
• scatterbrained
• senile

Antonyms of forgetful

Words with the opposite meaning to forgetful:

• memorable
• sharp
• retentive

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