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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Her only screen credit in three years was for Bridal Suite, a forgettable comedy starring Robert Young and the French actress Annabella. Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 In a world of forgettable bowl games, the Rose Bowl continues to stand out, just ask Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026 The steak, however, was underwhelming, and the meal as a whole was a bit forgettable, especially as the third in a lineup of similar meals. Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025 To be fair, being hunted by a furry tank isn’t exactly forgettable. Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Dec. 2025 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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