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forgetfulness Synonyms

Another word for forgetfulness

Choosing another word for forgetfulness depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 absent-mindedness led him to start writing all his appointments in a daily planner."

Strongest
absent-mindedness
Strong
obliviousness
inattention
heedlessness
Weak
amnesia
carelessness

• 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 neglectfulness toward her childhood friends."

Strongest
neglectfulness
Strong
negligence
remissness
heedlessness
inattentiveness
laxity

Opposites of forgetfulness

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

attentiveness
mindfulness
retentiveness
diligence
conscientiousness
remembrance
recollection
carefulness
See all opposites of forgetfulness

• Nearby Words

forget-me-not
forgetful
forgetfully
forgetfulness
forgettable
forgetter
forging

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