unmemorable

adjective

un·​mem·​o·​ra·​ble
ˌən-ˈmem-rə-bəl,
-ˈmə-mə-rə- How to pronounce unmemorable (audio)
-ˈme-mər-
: not worthy of being remembered or noted : not memorable
had a few unmemorable movie roles
… stuffed themselves with unmemorable food.William Grimes
unmemorably
ˌən-ˈmem-rə-blē
-ˈmə-mə-rə- How to pronounce unmemorable (audio)
-ˈme-mər-
adverb
an unmemorably bland meal

Examples of unmemorable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2020, Harris’ debate against Trump’s then-running mate, Mike Pence, lasted 90 minutes and was largely unmemorable (which is typically the case for vice presidential debates). Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024 Jonathan Gitlin Not memorable to drive In day-to-day life, the Lyriq driving experience was frankly unmemorable. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 30 May 2024 But the overall lack of conviction reduces content that should be alarming and macabre to the status of an unmemorable time-killer. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024 Its requisite action scenes (John Hillcoat directed the pilot) are unmemorable at best and downright confusing at worst. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for unmemorable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmemorable was in 1598

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“Unmemorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmemorable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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