forgetful

adjective
UK: /fəˈɡetfʊl/
US: /fərˈɡetfəl/

  1. Often forgetting things

    1. I'm so forgetful these days I can't remember names.
    2. My grandmother is becoming increasingly forgetful as she gets older and often misplaces her keys.

Synonyms

absent-minded remiss negligent careless
forgetful adjective

  1. Causing one to forget

    1. The movie was forgetful and I can't recall its plot.
    2. A forgetful distraction caused him to miss his train.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "forgetful" is /fəˈɡetfʊl/ in British English and /fərˈɡetfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forgetful": absent-minded, remiss, negligent, careless.

Example usage of "forgetful": "I'm so forgetful these days I can't remember names.". More examples on the page.