What does forgetful mean?

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range; "a short memory" not mindful or attentive; "while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"- G.B.Shaw failing to keep in mind; "forgetful of her responsibilities"; "oblivious old age"

How many definitions does forgetful have?

Forgetful has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Forgetful Definition & Meaning

forgetful

adjective

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range; "a short memory"
not mindful or attentive; "while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"- G.B.Shaw
failing to keep in mind; "forgetful of her responsibilities"; "oblivious old age"

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"reasons for being forgetful"
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What does forgetful mean?: (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range; "a short memory" not mindful or attentive; "while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"- G.B.Shaw failing to keep in mind; "forgetful of her responsibilities"; "oblivious old age"
What part of speech is forgetful?: Forgetful is an adjective.
How many definitions does forgetful have?: Forgetful has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).