English Dictionary

Definition of “selective memory”

selective memory (sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈmɛmərɪ)

(euphemistic) an ability to remember some facts while apparently forgetting others, especially when they are inconvenient
(psychology) the ability to retrieve certain facts and events but not others

He has a selective memory , and has turned a blind eye to the profligacy of the present Fianna Fail/ Progressive Democrat government.

Times, Sunday Times (2005)

Lewis is ungrateful - he suffers from selective memory loss.

Sun, News of the World (2001)

Mertel chastised Burns for lack of remorse and the " selective memory "his version of events suggested.

canada.com (2004)

These days, 1973 is a long time ago and, anyway, selective memory is a natural human frailty.

Toronto Sun (2003)

`And all this time I thought you were suffering from selective memory syndrome.

Cathy Kelly JUST BETWEEN US (2002)

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