Definition of forgetfulness Forgetfulness

for•get•ful•ness

We found 10 definitions of forgetfulness from 5 different sources.

What does forgetfulness mean?

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Noun Plural: forgetfulnesses
forgetfulness - unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember; "his forgetfulness increased as he grew older"
		unawareness, unknowingness unconsciousness resulting from lack of knowledge or attention
forgetfulness - tendency to forget
		amnesia, memory loss, blackout partial or total loss of memory; "he has a total blackout for events of the evening"

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forgetfulness (Noun)
The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.
forgetfulness (Noun)
Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
forgetfulness (Noun)
Failure to bear in mind ; careless omission; inattention; as, forgetfulness of duty.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

forgetfulness (n.)
The quality of being forgetful; prononess to let slip from the mind.
forgetfulness (n.)
Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
forgetfulness (n.)
Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention; as, forgetfulness of duty.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

forgetfulness
The trait of being apt or likely to forget things.

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forgetfulness, noun, singular of forgetfulnesses.

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