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English noun: forgetfulness

1. forgetfulness (cognition) tendency to forget


Broader (hypernym)amnesia, blackout, memory loss


Narrower (hyponym)senior moment

2. forgetfulness (cognition) unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember


SamplesHis forgetfulness increased as he grew older.


Broader (hypernym)unawareness, unknowingness


Narrower (hyponym)oblivion, obliviousness









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