What is another word for forgetful?

Here are some other words for forgetful, with varying degrees of intensity and connotation:

General:

* Absentminded

* Distracted

* Scatterbrained

* Spacey

* Airheaded

* Unmindful

More severe:

* Amnesiac

* Oblivious

* Unreceptive

* Inattentive

* Negligent

Informal:

* Ditzy

* Clueless

* Fuzzy

* Foggy

Positive spin (less common):

* Absent

* Thoughtless (can be positive if used to describe someone who doesn't worry about things)

The best word to use depends on the context and the specific nuance you want to convey.