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forgetful

for·get·ful

forgetful

 
pronunciation:
fr get fl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: tending to forget.
She's becoming forgetful and needs reminding to take her pills.
antonyms:
reliable
definition 2: neglectful; careless; inattentive (often fol. by "of").
Their mother reminded them not to be forgetful of their table manners.
antonyms:
heedful
similar words:
neglectful, negligent, oblivious
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derivations: forgetfully (adv.), forgetfulness (n.)