forgetˈful adjective

1. Apt to forget
2. Inattentive

forgetˈfully adverb

forgetˈfulness noun

forgettˈable adjective

forgettˈer noun

forgettˈery noun (informal; facetious)

1. A capacity for forgetting
2. A bad memory

forgettˈing noun and adjective

forgettˈingly adverb

forgottˈen adjective

forgottˈenness noun

forgetˈ-me-not noun

A plant with clusters of small blue flowers (genus Myosotis), regarded as an emblem of loving remembrance

forget it (informal; esp in imperative)

1. Used to state that there is no need to offer apologies, thanks, etc, or to say or do anything further about a particular matter
2. Used to deny a request, or dismiss a suggestion, out of hand

forget oneself

To lose one's self-control or dignity, to descend to words and deeds unworthy of oneself