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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Lorraine Ali concurs: “I’m rooting for long shot Patricia Arquette, who was unforgettable as the matriarch.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“From actual chocolate from the factory to beloved toys, we’re creating unforgettable ways for our fans to keep living in these worlds long after the credits roll.”
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
There was testimony from the world’s richest man and his fiercest rivals, corporate secrets, candid emails, unforgettable texts and seminal documents that show what really happened over the past decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
It marked the end of a bizarre and rather unforgettable day in British politics.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The host, a Frenchwoman, glanced at her American husband, a slyly pleased smile on her face; the most unforgettable dinner parties happened when guests said unexpected, and potentially offensive, things.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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