# forceful vs forgetful

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### forceful
*adjective · IPA /ˈfɔɹsfl̩/ · frequency rank #21,215*
Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.

### forgetful
*adjective · IPA /fərˈɡɛtfəl/ · frequency rank #34,064*
Unable to remember things well; liable to forget.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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