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forgotten

[fer-got-n] / fərˈgɒt n /
ADJECTIVE
out of one's mind
Synonyms
STRONG
abandoned buried erased gone lapsed lost obliterated omitted repressed suppressed
WEAK
blanked out blotted out blown over bygone clean forgot consigned to oblivion disremembered drew a blank fell between the cracks left behind left out past past recollection slipped one's mind unrecalled unremembered
Antonyms
STRONG
existing
WEAK
recalled recollected remembered

Example Sentences

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But the strangely forgotten U.S. experience with North Korea suggests the alternatives were even riskier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Their bravery, their sacrifice and their names will not be forgotten," Springsteen said about the two deceased Americans.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

"In this situation, the whole world is focused on Iran, America and Israel, and Gaza is forgotten."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Andy Pages hasn’t forgotten about last postseason, though he’d like to.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Gosh. I’d forgotten about this,” Mom says, her eyes scanning the words on the plaque.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.