adverb
- in a manner characterized by forgetting or failing to remember; absent-mindedly
Examples
- She forgetfully left her keys on the kitchen counter again.
- He forgetfully walked past his friend without saying hello.
- The student forgetfully submitted the wrong assignment.
- I forgetfully agreed to two meetings at the same time.
- She smiled forgetfully, unable to recall his name.
- He forgetfully left the stove on when he rushed out of the house.