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short memory

NOUN

forgetfulness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inattention

STRONG

Lethe absentmindedness abstraction amnesia blackout blank carelessness dreaminess fugue heedlessness laxness limbo negligence nirvana oblivion obliviousness paramnesia repression suppression

WEAK

blockout hypomnesia lapse of memory loss of memory

Antonyms

WEAK

attentiveness heed mindfulness remembering

Example Sentences

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In short, memory is “possibly good, possibly bad,” he said, but nonetheless a key factor investors need to monitor heading into the new year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

We tend to have quite a short memory so while the last week of April was colder than average, temperatures during the first half of April were higher than average.

From BBC • May 1, 2024

Being a cornerback and having a short memory has him ready for the ups and downs of life.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

“Players in general, but back-end relievers in particular - you have to have a short memory, because the next day, you are going to need everything you’ve got.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023

The Little League coach might have a short memory.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

short memory

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