short memory

Frequency: 7.19.9 per million words

The inability to remember things for a long time.

memoryADJECTIVE + memory

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short

Examples (10)

  • He has a short memory for names, often forgetting them soon after introductions.
  • Despite her intelligence, she had a surprisingly short memory for details.
  • Politicians often seem to have a short memory when it comes to past promises.
  • The accident left him with a short memory, making it hard to recall recent events.
  • Children sometimes have a short memory, quickly forgetting rules if not reminded.
  • It's frustrating when someone has such a short memory about commitments.
  • His short memory made learning new languages a significant challenge.
  • The team's short memory about previous failures led to repeating mistakes.
  • She wished she didn't have such a short memory for historical dates.
  • A detective cannot afford to have a short memory regarding case facts.