English adjective: forgetful | |||
1. | forgetful (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range | ||
Samples | A short memory. | ||
Synonyms | short, unretentive | ||
See also | forgetful, mindless, unmindful | ||
Antonyms | recollective, retentive, tenacious, long | ||
2. | forgetful not mindful or attentive | ||
Samples | While thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled. | ||
Synonyms | mindless, unmindful | ||
Similar | amnesiac, amnesic | ||
Attribute | heedfulness, mindfulness | ||
Antonyms | mindful, aware | ||
3. | forgetful failing to keep in mind | ||
Samples | Forgetful of her responsibilities. Oblivious old age. | ||
Synonyms | oblivious | ||
Similar | inattentive | ||
Antonyms | attentive | ||