forgetful
Example Sentences
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It was in that role that he solidified his unique look, wearing stacks of heavy gold chains, often gathered from forgetful patrons who left them behind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
"I feel like my brain is working in slow motion, I tend to become clumsy and way more forgetful," she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
About six years ago, Hank became uncharacteristically forgetful and talked about his “fuzzy brain.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
And she says some women do feel more forgetful and she doesn't want to diminish women's varied experiences.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
Like travelers with exotic destinations on their minds, the graduates were remarkably forgetful.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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