Origin: Germanic
Old English prefix
Forgetful has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
"a short memory"
2
not mindful or attentive
"while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"
3
failing to keep in mind
"forgetful of her responsibilities"
"oblivious old age"
4
Unable to remember things well; liable to forget.
Example Sentences
"a short memory"
adjective
"while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"
adjective
"forgetful of her responsibilities"
adjective
"oblivious old age"
adjective