Forgetfulness Meaning in English
word · lemma: forgetful
fɝˈɡɛtfəɫ/, /fɔɹˈɡɛtfəɫ
fer-GET-fuhl-ness
fəɡˈɛtfəlnəs
fuh-GET-fuhl-niss
Definition
Forgetfulness is the state of being unable to remember things, often because of distraction, aging, or being inattentive.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used in a neutral or slightly negative tone about memory lapses. Common collocations: 'moments of forgetfulness,' 'due to forgetfulness.' Rarely used for very serious memory loss (like 'amnesia'). More formal than 'being forgetful.'
Spanish: olvido - falta de memoriaPortuguese (BR): esquecimentoPortuguese (PT): esquecimentoChinese (Simplified): 健忘Chinese (Traditional): 健忘Hindi: भूलने की आदत - भुलक्कड़पनArabic: النسيانBengali: ভুলোমনতা - বিস্মরণRussian: забывчивостьJapanese: 忘れっぽさVietnamese: sự hay quênKorean: 건망증Turkish: unutkanlıkUrdu: بھول جانا - فراموشیIndonesian: kelupaan
Example Sentences
His forgetfulness made him miss the meeting.
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Forgetfulness can sometimes be a sign of stress.
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Drinking enough water can help reduce forgetfulness.
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Her forgetfulness is getting worse as she gets older.
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One little bit of forgetfulness and I left my keys at home again!
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He joked that his forgetfulness is his 'superpower.'
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