Forgetfulness (Noun)

Tendency to forget.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Her chronic forgetfulness made it difficult for her to keep track of appointments and important dates.
As he grew older, he began to notice an increase in forgetfulness, often finding himself struggling to recall everyday words.
Mary's forgetfulness was legendary among her friends, who often jokingly referred to her as "space cadet".
The doctor suggested that the patient's forgetfulness may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition that needed to be addressed.
His absent-minded nature and forgetfulness often led to comical misunderstandings and mistakes.

Unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember; "his forgetfulness increased as he grew older".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The patient's forgetfulness made it difficult for her to follow the doctor's instructions.
Old age brought with it a creeping forgetfulness that surprised and scared him.
Her forgetfulness was so bad that she couldn't remember her own phone number.
The manager's forgetfulness to schedule a meeting resulted in a missed deadline.
As dementia progressed, her forgetfulness worsened, making everyday tasks challenging.