Forgettable: meaning, definitions and examples

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forgettable

 

[ fษ™rหˆษกษ›tษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general quality

Something that is forgettable is not memorable or significant enough to be remembered. It lacks distinctive features or impact, making it easily overlooked or dismissed.

Synonyms

inconsequential, insignificant, ordinary, unmemorable.

Examples of usage

  • The movie was entertaining but ultimately forgettable.
  • Many books are forgettable if they don't leave a lasting impression.
  • His forgettable speech failed to inspire the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "forgettable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esquecรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคฒเคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergesslich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lupa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑัƒั‚ะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapomniany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ˜ใ‚Œใ‚‰ใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oubliable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olvidable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท unutulabilir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žŠ์„ ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ู†ุณูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zapomenutelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabudnuteฤพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๅฟ˜่ฎฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozabljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleymdanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะผั‹ั‚ั‹ะปะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unutqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olvidable

Etymology

The word 'forgettable' is formed by the prefix 'for-' meaning 'to forget' and the suffix '-able' which indicates the capability of being forgotten. The term originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the verb 'forget' which has Old English roots. The concept of forgetfulness has always been present in human experience, but the formal use of 'forgettable' has become more common as society places value on memorability in art, literature, and communication. Today, 'forgettable' is often used to critique a lack of originality or impact in various contexts, from films to speeches.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,101, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.