forgetful

(fər getfəl)

adjective

  1. apt to forget; having a poor memory
  2. heedless or negligent
  3. Old Poet. causing to forget: forgetful sleep

Origin: ME

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See forgetful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Tending or likely to forget.
  2. Marked by neglectful or heedless failure to remember: forgetful of one's responsibilities.
  3. Causing one to be unable to remember.

Related Forms:

  • for·getˈful·ly adverb
  • for·getˈful·ness noun

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