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[ adjective ] not retentive

Synonyms

unretentive

Used in print

(Bell I. Wiley, "Home Letters of Johnny Reb and Billy...)

After he had been away from home about a year he wrote : `` [ Dear Wife ] If I did not write and receive letters from you I believe that I would forgit that I was married I do n't feel much like a maryed man but I never forgit it sofar_as to court enny other lady but if I should you must forgive me as I am so forgitful '' .

Related terms

retentive short unmindful

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[ adjective ] not mindful or attentive

Synonyms

mindless unmindful

Examples

"while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled"- G.B.Shaw

Related terms

mindful amnesic mindfulness

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[ adjective ] failing to keep in mind

Synonyms

oblivious

Examples

"forgetful of her responsibilities" "oblivious old age"

Related terms

inattentive

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