Forgetfulness

Pronunciation: /fərˈɡɛtfəlnəs/

Definitions of forgetfulness

noun the act or condition of forgetting; a state of being forgetful

Example Sentences

A1 Forgetfulness can be a common problem as we get older.

A2 I often experience forgetfulness when I am stressed.

B1 Her forgetfulness led to her missing an important appointment.

B2 Despite his forgetfulness, he managed to remember all the details for the presentation.

C1 The professor's forgetfulness of important dates surprised his students.

C2 The politician's forgetfulness of his promises caused a backlash from the public.

Examples of forgetfulness in a Sentence

formal The patient's forgetfulness may be a symptom of a larger cognitive issue.

informal I have to write everything down because my forgetfulness is getting worse.

slang My forgetfulness is off the charts today, I keep losing my keys.

figurative Forgetfulness is like a fog that clouds the mind, making it hard to remember even the simplest things.

Grammatical Forms of forgetfulness

• past tense: forgot
• plural: forgetfulnesses
• comparative: more forgetful
• superlative: most forgetful
• present tense: forgets
• future tense: will forget
• perfect tense: has forgotten
• continuous tense: is forgetting
• singular: forgetfulness
• positive degree: forgetful
• infinitive: to forget
• gerund: forgetting
• participle: forgotten

Origin and Evolution of forgetfulness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'forgetfulness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'for-' meaning 'away' or 'completely' and the word 'get' meaning 'to obtain or acquire'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forgetfulness' has retained its original meaning of failing to remember or recall something, but has also come to encompass the broader concept of absent-mindedness or the state of being forgetful in general.