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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The forgettable first inning continued a concerning run for Arrighetti, whose hold on a rotation spot felt — at best — tenuous entering the game. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 July 2026 This move comes after a turbulent year for Voth, who bounced between multiple MLB organizations, including a forgettable stint with the Blue Jays. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Outside of Bryson, that has to go down as one of the most-forgettable British Opens in Open history. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Beckham went on to a forgettable career while Posey is a good bet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2027. John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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