FORGETFULNESS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

forgetfulness

noun

Definition of forgetfulness

as in ignorance

a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations I welcomed the forgetfulness of one's worries that only sleep can bring

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Recent Examples of forgetfulness O'Hara said years later, children were still badgering her about her forgetfulness. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Goodman says very early Alzheimer’s disease can sometimes resemble ordinary forgetfulness. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026 It’s designed for anyone who wants to retain information more effectively, whether that’s preparing for exams, remembering presentations, learning new skills, or simply reducing forgetfulness. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026 Name Recall This is one of those areas where forgetfulness quickly goes from being a charming quirk to potentially offensive—an especially perilous hazard for a CEO. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Sonya will frequently feign forgetfulness or cite her underage drinking as an excuse for not remembering. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Up to 60% of women experience it as confusion, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness that is estrogen-specific, not just aging. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026 Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability. — Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2026 Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift? — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

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Just as Fisher was able to glean something new about David Beckham through his ignorance of the England star’s football career, Macdonald got under Guardiola’s skin by using his disinterest in the sport as a superpower.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Officials say ignorance leads to hate crimes and a misunderstanding of Islam persists.

— Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignorance

Noun

And of his fascination in the idea that people might go on living after death, in oblivion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Third, each of these CEOs has focused on fixing operations rather than reaching for the tired but easier playbook of financial engineering, buybacks, and cost-cutting into oblivion.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

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