Forgetfulness
Definition
(noun) Inability to remember; the state of being forgetful
Examples
“His persistent forgetfulness with names sometimes made social gatherings awkward.”
“Her forgetfulness gets worse after midnight.”
“I blame my forgetfulness for the missed train.”
“Forgetfulness saved me from that awful argument.”
“By Tuesday, his forgetfulness had already cost him the lake cabin keys.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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