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forgetfulness Antonyms

Opposite of forgetfulness

Because the opposite of forgetfulness shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or condition of being likely to forget things; a lapse or failure of memory.

Usage Example

"His occasional mindfulness led him to start writing all his appointments in a daily planner."

Strongest
mindfulness
Strong
retentiveness
recollection
remembrance
memory
attentiveness

• noun (Context 2)

Failure to give proper care or attention to one's duties or obligations; neglectfulness.

Usage Example

"In the rush of city life, she felt a guilty sense of attentiveness toward her childhood friends."

Strongest
attentiveness
Strong
diligence
conscientiousness
mindfulness
carefulness

Similar words to forgetfulness

Words similar to forgetfulness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

absent-mindedness
neglectfulness
negligence
obliviousness
remissness
heedlessness
inattentiveness
inattention
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• Nearby Words

forget
forgetful
forgetfully
forgetfulness
forgettable
forgetter
forging

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Forgetfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/forgetfulness
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