forgetfulness
noun [ U ] uk/fəˈɡet.fəl.nəs/ us/fɚˈɡet.fəl.nəs/
健忘，记性差
the quality of being forgetful (= often forgetting things)
He should not be responsible for children because of his forgetfulness as a result of the accident. 他因为事故造成了健忘，所以不能再承担照顾孩子们的责任。
Her confusion and forgetfulness could be due to an underlying illness. 她的糊涂和健忘可能是由于隐性的疾病。
See: forgetful
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- These substances could truly combat the fatigue, forgetfulness, and frailty of age.
- Inability to recall important personal information is inconsistent with ordinary forgetfulness.
- She is very frustrated with my forgetfulness.