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Forgetfulness vs Obliviousness - What's the difference?

forgetfulness | obliviousness |

As nouns the difference between forgetfulness and obliviousness

is that forgetfulness is the quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind while obliviousness is the characteristic of being oblivious.

forgetfulness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.
  • Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
  • Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention; as, forgetfulness of duty.

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    obliviousness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The characteristic of being oblivious.