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Forgetful vs. Oblivious
Forgetful
/fəˈɡetfəl/Examples:
She left her keys at home again, so forgetful!His forgetful nature meant frequent appointments were missed.Despite her charm, her forgetful ways often caused trouble.
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Oblivious
/əˈblɪviəs/Examples:
He walked past, oblivious to the situation around him.Her dog barked loudly, but she remained oblivious.Working deeply, the artist was oblivious to the time passing.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Oblivious implies being unaware, as if you didn't notice something happening around you.
- Forgetful means you knew something but can't recall it now, like a detail slipping your mind.
- Oblivious often relates to present surroundings, while forgetful refers to past details.
- People who are forgetful might still be aware of their environment, unlike those who are oblivious.
- Think of oblivious as not noticing and forgetful as not remembering.
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