forgetfulness
Example Sentences
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In a personal statement, he described the attack as "extremely aggressive and shocking" and said he had suffered from increased forgetfulness ever since.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
“We stand in an avalanche of forgetfulness, resisting the sway of disappearance.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
The disorder occurs when there’s a fluid buildup in the brain, causing difficulty walking and balancing, confusion, and forgetfulness, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
Anchises led Aeneas to Lethe, the river of forgetfulness, of which the souls on their way to live again in the world above must all drink.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
