unforgettable

adjective

un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈge-tə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
: incapable of being forgotten : memorable
an unforgettable experience
unforgettably adverb

Synonyms of unforgettable

Examples of unforgettable in a Sentence

an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing
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Alongside the investigation into Anders’s kidnapping and death, Elsbeth is managing another aspect of her social life and her complicated feelings about a character who’s gone but vexingly unforgettable. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 Readers of Stockett may recognize similar elements of her debut novel, including a cast of unforgettable female characters, and an underlying fight for a better world. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Between fittings, shows, and unforgettable moments with friends and creatives from around the world, each day was a testament to how fashion can unite community and express identity. Tenicka Boyd, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025 What unfolds is the hopeful and unforgettable story of an underdog team that comes together to galvanize their town, reclaim their way of life, and turn their shared grief into an unstoppable superpower. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unforgettable

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unforgettable was in 1806

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“Unforgettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgettable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.

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unforgettable

adjective
un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈget-ə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
: not to be forgotten : lasting in memory
unforgettably adverb

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