forgettable

adjective

Synonyms of forgettablenext
: fit or likely to be forgotten
a forgettable movie

Examples of forgettable in a Sentence

It was an extremely forgettable performance.
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In an otherwise highly forgettable day in Chiefs history with starters resting for the playoffs, Suamataia played 31 snaps at left guard as the Broncos blasted them 38-0. Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 The rest will have an efficient record of becoming forgettable. Avaneesh Marwaha, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Although those albums sound relatively strong in comparison to his live show, which came across as forced, cliched, and, more than anything else, highly forgettable at Outside Lands. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Wheatley was aggressive and physical in a game that was otherwise forgettable for the secondary. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgettable

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forgettable was in 1845

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“Forgettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgettable. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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