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noun

forgetfulness

fuh-GEHT-fuul-nihs
noun
1
The tendency or state of forgetting things.
"Stress can make forgetfulness worse."

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In plain EnglishThe quality or habit of forgetting things easily.

Word Forms

forgetfulnesses plural

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Etymology

From forgetful + -ness.

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