adj
forgettable
Forgettable (adj) means not memorable or special enough to be remembered. Example: “The movie was a forgettable sequel that added nothing new.”
adj
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Not memorable or special enough to be remembered.
"The movie was a forgettable sequel that added nothing new."
How to use forgettable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something unremarkable that people are likely to forget quickly.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "unforgettable," which means the opposite — impossible to forget.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more forgettable
- Superlative
- most forgettable
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The movie was a _____ sequel that added nothing new.
Etymology
From forget + -able.
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What does “forgettable” mean?
The word “forgettable” means not memorable or special enough to be remembered. In plain terms, describes something unremarkable that people are likely to forget quickly.
How do you use “forgettable” in a sentence?
Here is “forgettable” used in a sentence: “The movie was a forgettable sequel that added nothing new.”
What part of speech is “forgettable”?
“Forgettable” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of forgettable?
"forgettable" (adj) means not memorable or special enough to be remembered.
