as in preoccupied
inclined to forget what one has learned or to do what one should
we become more forgetful as we get older
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Americans are facing a choice between an 81-year-old sage with a literal senatorial vein and forgetful streak or a 78-year-old blowhard dragging behind him felony convictions and looming indictments.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 28 June 2024
The character is frequently forgetful and apologetic, and McAdams grounds her with a sort of awkward charm that feels completely lived-in.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
What privacy concerns could the forgetful octogenarian possibly have?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2024
So, Marlin teams up with a forgetful new friend (Ellen DeGeneres) to bring his son home.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 28 June 2024
The character is frequently forgetful and apologetic, and McAdams grounds her with a sort of awkward charm that feels completely lived-in.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
What privacy concerns could the forgetful octogenarian possibly have?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2024
So, Marlin teams up with a forgetful new friend (Ellen DeGeneres) to bring his son home.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Forgetful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetful. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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