forgetful of

idiom

: forgetting or neglecting
She has been forgetful of her duties.

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Recent Examples on the Web The reports were heard for miles around and a good many people in town, forgetful of the date, were scared out of a year's growth. Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024

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“Forgetful of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgetful%20of. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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