forgetfully
- a word derived from forgetful.
Example Sentences
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He forgetfully addresses Ali as Mr. Clay, who calls him “Officer Mayberry” in return, and their antagonism provides a platform to make points about race in America.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2024
Both played professional football, briefly, forgetfully, and struggled at times to find work.
From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2018
Anyone who disregards the rules does so willfully, and not even forgetfully.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2017
After several unforgettable performances, the best single story came from a champion performing forgetfully.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2015
And now aloud, forgetfully, leaning back in my chair and gazing at her from afar off—"Here's the face one would meet in every place."
From The Soldier of the Valley by Lloyd, Nelson
