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memory Antonyms

Opposite of memory

Pinning down the opposite of memory requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The cognitive faculty by which the mind stores, retains, and retrieves information or past experiences.

Usage Example

"As people age, they often rely on mental exercises to keep their forgetfulness sharp."

Strongest
forgetfulness
Strong
amnesia
oblivion

Similar words to memory

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

recollection
recall
remembrance
reminiscence
storage
retention
ram
flashback
See all synonyms of memory

• Nearby Words

memorization
memorize
memorizer
memory
memphis
menace
menacing

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