forgetful

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
  2. adjective not mindful or attentive; - G.B.Shaw
  3. adjective failing to keep in mind

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

unretentive, short

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