unforgettable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unforgettable
1800–10; un- 1 + forgettable ( def. )
Explanation
Use the adjective unforgettable to describe things that are so meaningful or important that you could never forget them, like the taste of your grandma's apple pie or your first kiss. Things that linger forever in your memory are unforgettable. You might describe a devastating house fire this way, or your first trip to Paris. While the meaning of unforgettable is easy to decipher once you spot the root word forget, it's a lot harder to spell. Remember the double t and the able ending, and you'll do fine.
Vocabulary lists containing unforgettable
"To Helen Keller" and "Marked/Dusting"
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Example Sentences
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She writes, “The masterstroke of The Disappearers is that James lands the finish, a feat of generosity, compassion, and, as with the rest of this unforgettable book, unconquerable bravado.”
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
The image of Mourinho celebrating as the sprinklers sprayed across the pitch became iconic, a lasting symbol of his unforgettable 2010 triumph with Inter.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
For those who saw it, the spectacle was unforgettable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Through his many films, TV and stage performances, and his unforgettable portrayal of Chandler Bing, he made millions of us laugh, connect, and feel a little less alone,” Robertson said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Bodega had an unforgettable blend of nobility and street, as if God never made up his mind whether to have Bodega be born a leader or a hood.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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