Words / A2

unf-uh-GET-uh-bl/ˌʌnfəˈɡetəbl/

Unforgettable means so special you will always remember it: an unforgettable day, unforgettable views, an unforgettable meal. Memorable is a close cousin. Forgettable is rare; forget is the verb. Unforgotten is not the usual opposite form. Do not write unforgettable when you mean forgetful (you often forget things).

Meaning

So special or strong that you will always remember it.

Examples

• “The concert by the lake was unforgettable.”
• “The night market was unforgettable.”
• “Winning the cup made the season unforgettable for the team.”

Good to know

an unforgettable day / meal. Cousin: memorable. Mix-up: forgetful (person who forgets).

Near in meaning

memorable

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