forgetful
UK: /fəˈɡet.fəl/ | US: /fərˈɡet.fəl/
adj. tending to forget things; absent-minded
adj. characterized by neglect or oversight
The word "forgetful" combines the verb "forget" (from Old English forgietan, meaning "to lose hold of mentally") with the suffix "-ful" (from Old English -full, meaning "full of"). The suffix "-ful" is commonly used to form adjectives indicating a tendency or capacity (e.g., "joyful," "careful"). Over time, "forgetful" evolved to describe someone prone to forgetting or neglecting things, reflecting the literal sense of being "full of forgetting."
She became increasingly forgetful as she grew older.
His forgetful nature often led to missed appointments.
The professor was so absorbed in his research that he was forgetful of everyday tasks.
A forgetful moment caused her to leave her keys at home.
The medication made him slightly forgetful and disoriented.