HyperDic: forgetful

English > 3 senses of the word forgetful:
ADJECTIVEallforgetful, unretentive, short(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
allforgetful, unmindful, mindlessnot mindful or attentive
allforgetful, obliviousfailing to keep in mind
forgetful > pronunciation
Soundsfaorgeh'tfahl; fergeh'tfahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > forgetful: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range.
Synonymsunretentive, short
See alsounmindful, forgetful, mindlessnot mindful or attentive
Oppositeretentive, recollective, long, tenaciousGood at remembering
Spanishdesmemoriado, olvidadizo
Nounsforgetfulnesstendency to forget
English > forgetful: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningnot mindful or attentive.
Synonymsunmindful, mindless
Attribute ofmindfulness, heedfulnessThe trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities
Narroweramnesic, amnesiacSuffering from a partial loss of memory
See alsoinattentiveshowing a lack of attention or care
unretentive, forgetful, short(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
Oppositemindful, awarebearing in mind
Spanishdescuidado, despistado, despreocupado, inconsciente, olvidadizo, torpe
Nounsforgetfulnessunawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember
Adverbsforgetfullyin a forgetful manner
English > forgetful: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningfailing to keep in mind.
Example"forgetful of her responsibilities"
Synonymoblivious
Broaderinattentiveshowing a lack of attention or care
Spanishdescuidado, despistado, olvidadizo
Catalandespistat, oblidadís
Nounsforgetfulnessunawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember

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