forget
verb (used with object)
to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall.
forgettable
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a word derived from
forget.
Example Sentences
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Hartnett’s work is dynamic and unsettling, making what could be a forgettable tertiary character into an integral part of the story that viewers hold in the back of their minds, even when he’s offscreen.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
But after starting with three decent-to-good songs in a row, “Bass Persuades” falls off rapidly, and almost everything that follows is forgettable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
There were seats assigned by state and indicated by tall signs on poles, there was a host of precisely timed and deeply forgettable speeches by elected officials, and, of course, there was a keynote speaker.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026
So when she is — and not in forgettable tentpoles like “Eternals” — it’s worth paying attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Compare that with Thresh, his silent, deadly power, and I'm forgettable.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
