unforgettable

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˌʌnfɜrˈgɛtəbəl/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Impossible to forget; very memorable, leaving a lasting impression on the mind.; So remarkable or extraordinary that it cannot be easily dismissed from memory.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more unforgettable Superlative: most unforgettable

Collocations

truly unforgettableabsolutely unforgettableunforgettable experienceunforgettable momentunforgettable memoryunforgettable night

Derivatives

unforgettablyforgetforgettableforgetfulforgetfulnessforgotten

Synonyms

memorableremarkableindelibleimpressiveextraordinaryoutstanding

Antonyms

forgettableunremarkableordinarymediocre

Commonly confused

forgettable
EN: 'Forgettable' means easily forgotten and unremarkable, the direct opposite of 'unforgettable'.
memorable
EN: 'Memorable' is positive but milder; 'unforgettable' implies something so striking it cannot be erased from memory.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember the double 't': 'unforgettable' (from 'forget' + '-table'). A common error is writing 'unforgetable' with a single 't'.

💬 Examples

  1. The sunset over the ocean was an unforgettable experience.

  2. She gave an unforgettable performance that earned her a standing ovation.