noun
forgetfulness
fuh-GEHT-fuul-nihs
Forgetfulness (noun) means the tendency or state of forgetting things. Example: “Stress can make forgetfulness worse.”
noun
1
The tendency or state of forgetting things.
"Stress can make forgetfulness worse."
How to use forgetfulness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality or habit of forgetting things easily.
Word forms
forgetfulnesses plural
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Etymology
From forgetful + -ness.
Rhymes for forgetfulness
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What does “forgetfulness” mean?
The word “forgetfulness” means the tendency or state of forgetting things. In plain terms, the quality or habit of forgetting things easily.
How do you pronounce “forgetfulness”?
“Forgetfulness” is pronounced fuh-GEHT-fuul-nihs (/fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “forgetfulness” in a sentence?
Here is “forgetfulness” used in a sentence: “Stress can make forgetfulness worse.”
What part of speech is “forgetfulness”?
“Forgetfulness” is a noun.