forgetful
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for forgetful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Tending to forget things easily.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use forgetful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
forgetful mind
grow forgetful
Etymology
From forget + -ful.
Full origin of forgetful →Frequently asked questions
What does “forgetful” mean?
The word “forgetful” means tending to forget things easily. In plain terms, describes someone (or something) prone to forgetting things.
How do you pronounce “forgetful”?
“Forgetful” is pronounced fuhr-GEHT-fuhl (/fərˈɡɛtfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “forgetful” in a sentence?
Here is “forgetful” used in a sentence: “My grandfather has grown a bit forgetful in his old age.”
What part of speech is “forgetful”?
“Forgetful” is an adjective.
