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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Lucky for the forgetful reader who checked out the book, the library got rid of overdue fines in 2021, so they won’t be charged a dime.
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Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
In those early scenes of Home Alone, O’Hara is not just an avatar for a forgetful, imperfect mother.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The company designed the ring not for the peace of mind of forgetful people like me but because, Oura says, one in 10 users have already bought a spare charger, perhaps so there’s always one your desk at work, for instance.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Now 82 years old, Chase comes off as a surly, forgetful man.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
In those early scenes of Home Alone, O’Hara is not just an avatar for a forgetful, imperfect mother.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The company designed the ring not for the peace of mind of forgetful people like me but because, Oura says, one in 10 users have already bought a spare charger, perhaps so there’s always one your desk at work, for instance.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Now 82 years old, Chase comes off as a surly, forgetful man.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Forgetful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgetful. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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