forgetfulness
noun/fərˈɡɛtfəlnəs/
Frequency rank: #18,993 most common English word
Meaning
the tendency to forget things; failing to remember.
Example sentence
His forgetfulness often caused him to miss important meetings at work.
Synonyms & related words
- absentmindedness
- amnesia
- oblivion
- inattention
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