forgettable

adjective

for·​get·​ta·​ble fər-ˈge-tə-bəl How to pronounce forgettable (audio)
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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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Where most companies create forgettable mission statements, Apple created a North Star, and Cook wanted to make sure everyone knew it. Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Armatus Armatus is a third-person rougelite from Counterplay Games Inc, the developers of 2022's forgettable Godfall. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026 The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026 Opening ceremonies are usually deeply forgettable things; Ross made this one memorable. Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgettable

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Jun. 2026.

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