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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Angarano, Martinez and Hyland are collectively forgettable, with no real chemistry to be found among them. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024 That was a forgettable, yet unforgettable setback to a four-touchdown underdog that prevented No. 2 WVU from playing for the national championship. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Just 500 examples of this watch were made, and while the movie may have been forgettable, this watch left an indelible mark on the history of the Offshore. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 IPOs in 2024: A few winners, but mostly forgettable For most investors, 2024 has been a great year. Bob Pisani, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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