Forgetful

Quick meaning: Forgetful is an adjective meaning Unable to remember things well; liable to forget.

Meaning

Unable to remember things well; liable to forget.

More Meanings

1. (mathematics) Dropping some of the input's structure or properties before producing an output.

Example Sentences

a forgetful mapping; a forgetful functor

Nor has Dalua part or mention in the antique legend. Like other ancient things, this divinity hath come secretly upon us in a forgetful time, new and strange and terrible, though his unremembered shadow crossed our way when first we set out on our long travel, in the youth of the world.

Word Forms

• forgetfull

Synonyms for forgetful

Depending on context, synonyms include oblivious, short, inattentive, mindless, unmindful, amnesic.

Antonyms for forgetful

Common opposites include aware, mindful, retentive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inattentive, oblivious, mindless, unmindful, unretentive, short.

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