forgettable

adjective

for·​get·​ta·​ble fər-ˈge-tə-bəl How to pronounce forgettable (audio)
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: 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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As another forgettable September fades into memory, the Broncos rank as a disappointment. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025 The roster of forgettable, failed, crooked, and compromised New York City mayors is a long one, and yet, even in that unproud tradition, Adams will stand out for some time. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025 Confusingly, Cardi gives us three songs to settle into her Drama persona before calling Selena Gomez for a pop number that’s either ridiculously catchy or immediately forgettable, depending on your mood. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025 Unfortunately, acclaimed actress Scarlett Johansson makes only an average directorial debut with a rather forgettable script, by Tory Kamen. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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