FORGETFULNESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

tendency to forget

Categories: Amnesia, Memory loss, Blackout

Part of speech: Noun

unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember

Example: his forgetfulness increased as he grew older

Categories: Unknowingness, Unawareness

The word "forgetfulness" comes from Middle English forgetfulnes.

forgetful – A related word in the same word family.

ness – A related word in the same word family.

Middle English had more flexible word order than Modern English because it retained more inflections.