amnesic

Definitions of amnesic
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or caused by amnesia
    synonyms: amnestic
  2. adjective
    suffering from a partial loss of memory
    synonyms: amnesiac
    forgetful, mindless, unmindful
    not mindful or attentive
  3. noun
    a person suffering from amnesia
    synonyms: amnesiac
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    type of:
    handicapped person
    a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially
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