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forgotten

[fer-got-n] / fərˈgɒt n /
ADJECTIVE
out of one's mind
Synonyms
STRONG
abandoned buried erased gone lapsed lost obliterated omitted repressed suppressed
WEAK
blanked out blotted out blown over bygone clean forgot consigned to oblivion disremembered drew a blank fell between the cracks left behind left out past past recollection slipped one's mind unrecalled unremembered
Antonyms
STRONG
existing
WEAK
recalled recollected remembered

Example Sentences

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Famous in the 17th century for her bold, sometimes disturbing paintings, she was largely forgotten when Baroque opulence went out of style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The market is taking those lyrics to heart, with stocks pushing toward fresh highs and fear all but forgotten.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

I have forgotten the name of our opponent, but I do remember that it was a brutally contested game on a very hot day and we were ahead by only three points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Why are some performers remembered, and others forgotten?

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Maggie darling—” he fussed, “Why do you not write to me? Have you forgotten your friend? … how very, very, very much I love you …” He asked for a lock of her hair.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock