forgetfulness
- a word derived from forgetful.
Example Sentences
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“We stand in an avalanche of forgetfulness, resisting the sway of disappearance.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
"This was not normal forgetfulness, which does get worse as you get older, this was different."
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
The disorder occurs when there’s a fluid buildup in the brain, causing difficulty walking and balancing, confusion, and forgetfulness, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
‘The water is not deep. Let us wade across! On the further bank we can rest, and the sound of the falling water may bring us sleep and forgetfulness of grief.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
