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forgetful Synonyms

Another word for forgetful

Choosing another word for forgetful depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Apt or likely to forget things; having a poor memory or easily losing track of details.

Usage Example

"My grandfather has become slightly more absent-minded in recent years, so he writes all his appointments on a wall calendar."

Strongest
absent-minded
Strong
scatterbrained
inattentive
unmindful
distracted
preoccupied

• adjective (Context 2)

Failing to give proper care, attention, or thought to one's duties or obligations (usually followed by 'of').

Usage Example

"Immersed in his research, the scholar grew unmindful of his promise to attend the evening banquet."

Strongest
unmindful
neglectful
heedless
Strong
oblivious
inattentive
negligent
careless
remiss

Opposites of forgetful

The opposite of forgetful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mindful
heedful
retentive
conscientious
dutiful
attentive
observant
See all opposites of forgetful

• Nearby Words

forgery
forget
forget-me-not
forgetful
forgetfully
forgetfulness
forgettable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forgetful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forgetful
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