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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The Tar Heels slogged to a forgettable 4-8 mark in Belichick’s initial year in Chapel Hill. — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The chain has introduced a forgettable limited-time chicken-and-waffles sandwich that has nothing to do with the company’s history. — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026 Petrino may look for a relatively quick turnaround to wash the negativity away after winning a forgettable fight. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 In an otherwise highly forgettable day in Chiefs history with starters resting for the playoffs, Suamataia played 31 snaps at left guard as the Broncos blasted them 38-0. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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