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unretentive

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective unretentive has 1 sense
  1. unretentive, forgetful - not retentive
    Antonyms: retentive, recollective, holding, retaining, long, tenacious

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Term: unretentive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Lacking the ability to retain or remember things.

Usage: In psychology, an unretentive memory is often associated with certain cognitive disorders.

Example sentence 1: She has an unretentive memory, often forgetting things within minutes.

Example sentence 2: The patient's unretentive memory makes it difficult for him to recall recent events.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Failing to hold or retain a substance; allowing leakage or seepage.

Usage: The unretentive nature of the container resulted in the liquid seeping out.

Example sentence 1: The unretentive lining of the bucket caused the water to leak out.

Example sentence 2: The unretentive properties of the material made it unsuitable for storing liquids.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 3: Not popular or well-liked; unpopular.

Usage: The unretentive TV show received low ratings and was soon canceled.

Example sentence 1: Despite having a talented cast, the unretentive sitcom failed to attract a large audience.

Example sentence 2: The unretentive film received negative reviews and did not perform well at the box office.

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