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forgetfulness

Translations

forgetfulnessnoun
forgetfulnesses
pl
Generally treated as an uncountable noun, though a rare plural ‘forgetfulnesses’ is attested.
Her forgetfulness often led to misplaced keys and missed appointments.
Son oubli entraînait souvent des clés égarées et des rendez-vous manqués.
Additional translations
étourderieSe dit surtout d’une tendance à oublier facilement; registre courant.
amnésieSens médical ou pathologique; plus fort que le sens courant.
Synonyms
amnesia
oblivion
inattention
distraction
neglect

Definitions

forgetfulnessnoun
The quality or state of being unable to remember things.
Her forgetfulness often led to misplaced keys and missed appointments.
A tendency to forget things easily.
His forgetfulness was becoming a concern for his family.
An instance or act of failing to remember something.
A brief forgetfulness of the code caused a delay at the door.
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