forgetful
[ fer-get-fuhl ]
/ fərˈgɛt fəl /
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British Dictionary definitions for forgetful
forgetful
/ (fəˈɡɛtfʊl) /
adjective
tending to forget
(often postpositive foll by of) inattentive (to) or neglectful (of)
poetic causing loss of memory
Derived forms of forgetful
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