forgetful

forgetful
forgetfully, adv.forgetfulness, n.
/feuhr get"feuhl/, adj.
1. apt to forget; that forgets: a forgetful person.
2. heedless or neglectful (often fol. by of): to be forgetful of others.
3. bringing on oblivion: forgetful slumber.
[1350-1400; ME; see FORGET, -FUL]
Syn. 1. absent-minded, inattentive, unmindful.

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