forgetful
pronunciation
How to pronounce forgetful in British English:
UK [fəˈɡetfl]
How to pronounce forgetful in American English:
US [fərˈɡetfl]
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- Adjective:
- not retentive
- not mindful or attentive
- failing to keep in mind
Word Origin
- forgetful (adj.)
- late 14c., from forget + -ful. A curious formation. Used in the sense "causing forgetting" from 1550s, but almost exclusively in poetry (Milton, Tennyson, etc.). An older word in this sense was Middle English forgetel, from Old English forgitel "forgetful," from a formation similar to that in Dutch vergetel. Related: Forgetfully; forgetfulness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. The english are too forgetful to dislike catholics seriously .
- 2. Although they are often described as wise , they are also be shown as being slow and forgetful .
- 3. If your friend is forgetful , figure out if you can help him or her to manage medications and medical appointments .
- 4. Both your parents are increasingly frail and forgetful , but they refuse to let you help with bills and other practical matters .
- 5. Fortunately for the forgetful , many belongings - including very valuable and unusual ones such as gioia 's jewelry - are returned .