Forgetful (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range; "a short memory".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a forgetful person and often had to write down reminders to herself to remember important appointments.
- His forgetful nature made it difficult for him to recall the names of his coworkers after just a few days of working together.
- As she grew older, her grandmother became increasingly forgetful and would often repeat the same stories multiple times in a single conversation.
- The forgetful student had to study for hours before each test to compensate for his poor ability to retain information.
- After a head injury, he was left with a forgetful mind and struggled to recall even the simplest facts about his past life.
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Meaning 2
Failing to keep in mind; "forgetful of her responsibilities"; "oblivious old age".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was forgetful of her responsibilities as a team leader and often had to be reminded of deadlines.
- His forgetful nature made it difficult for him to keep track of his schedule and appointments.
- As she grew older, she became increasingly forgetful and would often misplace her keys and wallet.
- The forgetful tourist got lost in the city because he couldn't remember the directions to his hotel.
- After a few too many drinks, he became forgetful of his surroundings and stumbled out of the bar.
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Meaning 3
Not mindful or attentive; "while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"- G.B.Shaw.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- As she grew older, she became more forgetful and often found herself searching for misplaced items.
- His forgetful nature made him constantly reliant on reminders and post-it notes.
- She was a bit forgetful during her presentation, struggling to recall key points.
- Despite being highly organized, she had a forgetful moment and forgot to pick up milk on the way home.
- Her husband teased her about being forgetful, joking that she couldn't remember her own birthday.