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forgetful

for·get·ful

UK/fərˈɡɛtfəl/ US/fɜrˈɡɛtfʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

not retentive

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2.

not mindful or attentive

  • “while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled” G.B.Shaw
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3.

failing to keep in mind

  • “forgetful of her responsibilities”
  • “oblivious old age”
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Origin

From Middle English *forgetful, *forȝetful (suggested by derivative forgetfulnesse, forȝetfulnesse (“forgetfulness”)), equivalent to forget + -ful.

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  • forgetful functor

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