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Meaning of 'forgetfulness' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Forgetfulness [ n.]
- The quality of being forgetful; prononess to let slip from the mind.
- Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
- Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention; as, forgetfulness of duty.

Meaning of 'forgetfulness' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . forgetfulness [ n]
Meaning (1):
- unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember
Example in sentence:
  • his forgetfulness increased as he grew older

Nearby Words:

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