self-forgetful

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(self′fər get′fəl, self′-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
self-for•get•ful  (self′fər get′fəl, self′-),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. forgetful or not thinking of one's own advantage, interest, etc.
  • 1860–65
self′-for•get′ful•ly, adv. 
self′-for•get′ful•ness, n. 

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