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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

I have to wait until I’ve forgotten — at least — the lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

Stephen Smith, a boxer turned coach from a family of boxers - including former world champions Callum Smith and Liam Smith - says retired fighters become "vulnerable" and can feel "forgotten".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

I’d completely forgotten the photographs were today, if indeed I ever knew.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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