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unforgotten

 

[ ʌn.fəˈɡɒt.ən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

memory, recollection

Unforgotten refers to something that has not been forgotten or is still remembered. This term often applies to memories, experiences, or feelings that linger in a person’s mind. The use of 'unforgotten' typically conveys a sense of nostalgia or enduring impact. When something is described as unforgotten, it usually indicates that it holds significance in the speaker's life or the lives of others.

Synonyms

indelible, memorable, unforgettable

Examples of usage

  • An unforgotten love from the past.
  • The unforgotten lessons from childhood.
  • An unforgotten moment in history.

Translations

Translations of the word "unforgotten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não esquecido

🇮🇳 अभिमन्य

🇩🇪 unvergessen

🇮🇩 tidak terlupakan

🇺🇦 не забутий

🇵🇱 niezapomniany

🇯🇵 忘れられない (wasurerarenai)

🇫🇷 inoubliable

🇪🇸 inolvidable

🇹🇷 unutulmaz

🇰🇷 잊혀지지 않는 (ijhyeojiji anhneun)

🇸🇦 غير المنسي (ghayr al-mansi)

🇨🇿 nezapomenutelný

🇸🇰 nezabudnuteľný

🇨🇳 难以忘怀 (nán yǐ wàng huái)

🇸🇮 nepozaben

🇮🇸 ógleymanlegur

🇰🇿 ұмытылмас

🇬🇪 არასხვადასხვა (arasxvadasxva)

🇦🇿 unutulmaz

🇲🇽 inolvidable

Word origin

The word 'unforgotten' is a compound of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle form of the verb 'forget', which traces its origins back to Old English 'forgietan', meaning 'to lose memory of'. The prefix 'un-' has been used in the English language since the Old English period to denote negation or the opposite. The full term became more widely used in literature as writers sought to encapsulate memories and sentiments that endure over time. It reflects the human experience of holding onto important events or feelings that shape identity, and the term is often employed in poetry, prose, and historical discussions to emphasize those elements that remain vivid in one’s consciousness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,853, 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.