FORGETFUL


Meaning of FORGETFUL in English

— forgetfully , adv. — forgetfulness , n.

/feuhr get"feuhl/ , adj.

1. apt to forget; that forgets: a forgetful person.

2. heedless or neglectful (often fol. by of ): to be forgetful of others.

3. bringing on oblivion: forgetful slumber.

[ 1350-1400; ME; see FORGET, -FUL ]

Syn. 1. absent-minded, inattentive, unmindful.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .