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forgetfully Synonyms

Another word for forgetfully

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a forgetful or absent-minded manner; without remembering or paying proper attention.

Usage Example

"He absent-mindedly left his house keys on the kitchen counter before locking the front door."

Strongest
absent-mindedly
Strong
absently
inattentively
distractedly
heedlessly
thoughtlessly
Weak
negligently

Opposites of forgetfully

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

mindfully
attentively
heedfully
carefully
vigilantly
See all opposites of forgetfully

• Nearby Words

forget
forget-me-not
forgetful
forgetfully
forgetfulness
forgettable
forgetter

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