forgetfulness

IPA: fɔrgˈɛtfʌɫnʌs

noun

  • The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.
  • Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
  • Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention.
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Examples of "forgetfulness" in Sentences

  • “American Exceptionalism” means purposeful forgetfulness is ok. duBois Says:
  • Only that slow over - growing of life, which we call forgetfulness, could do that.
  • This kind of forgetfulness is one of the common signs evident in the earliest stages of the disease.
  • The dialogue around Marina's forgetfulness is extremely well done, and the Hermitage material has depth.
  • Any failure in memory, except the normal lapses which we call forgetfulness, is included under this term.
  • But to Marina Buriakov, the reward for her forgetfulness is the opportunity to revisit, room by room and painting by painting ...
  • In a poll of 1,168 adults, some of the reasons given for not locking-up were: a belief neighbours were keeping an eye out – 18 percent, a belief the area had a low crime rate – 18 percent and just plain forgetfulness – 10 percent.

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