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Forgetfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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forgetfully

 

[ fษ™rหˆษกษ›tfษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

state of mind

Forgetfully describes an action done in a manner characterized by forgetfulness or absent-mindedness. This adverb indicates that someone is prone to forgetting tasks, details, or obligations. It often reflects a lack of attention or focus, suggesting that the person is easily distracted or preoccupied. Forgetfully can be used in various contexts, from casual recollections to more serious implications about memory and awareness.

Synonyms

absent-mindedly, carelessly, inattentively, negligently

Examples of usage

  • She forgetfully left her keys on the table.
  • He forgetfully missed the important meeting.
  • The child forgetfully misplaced his homework.
  • Forgetfully, she walked out without her phone.

Translations

Translations of the word "forgetfully" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esquecidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฒเค•เฅเค•เคกเคผ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergesslich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lupa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑัƒั‚ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapominalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ˜ใ‚Œใฃใฝใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oubliรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olvidadizo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท unutkan bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žŠ์–ด๋ฒ„๋ฆฌ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุณูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zapomnฤ›tlivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabudnuto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅๅฟ˜ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozabljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleymandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะผั‹ั‚ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unutqan ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olvidadizo

Word origin

The word 'forgetfully' is derived from the base verb 'forget,' which comes from the Old English 'forgietan,' meaning 'to lose memory of' or 'to fail to remember.' The prefix 'for-' signifies a sense of loss or removal, while the root 'gyetan' means 'to seize or grasp.' Over time, the term evolved and morphed into various forms across different languages and dialects, leading to its current usage in modern English. The suffix '-ly' is a common English adverbial marker, signifying how an action is performed. The development of 'forgetfully' highlights the linguistic interplay between maintaining memory and the significant human experience of forgetting, reflecting a common trait in daily life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,949, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.