forgetful

Everyday

1. Often forgetting things, like names, homework or where you put something. tree →
2. Forgetful of something means paying so little attention to it that you ignore it. tree →

In the lessons

In stories a forgetful character (an old wizard, a scatterbrained uncle) creates funny problems. In everyday life we help forgetful people with lists, reminders and calendars. Being tired or ill can make people forgetful. Noun: forgetfulness.

Examples

• My grandpa is getting a bit forgetful, so he writes notes. tree →
• I'm so forgetful – I left my lunch at home again! tree →
• The forgetful wizard could never remember his spells. tree →
• A checklist helps forgetful people pack their bags. tree →
• When you are tired, you can become forgetful. tree →
• Don't be forgetful about feeding the goldfish. tree →
• Quick as lightning, and forgetful of every danger, she flew down upon them. tree →

Note

Only one l at the end: forgetful (not forgetfull) — the suffix -ful has one l. Noun: forgetfulness. Opposite: mindful, with a good memory.