| 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 | ||