forgettable
/fəˈɡetəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /fərˈɡetəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /fər-ˈge-tə-bəl fȯr-/ (ame, mw)
forgettable — adjective
- forgettablepositive
- more forgettablecomparative
- most forgettablesuperlative
1. not making a strong enough impression on you so that you do not remember it late
not making a strong enough impression on you so that you do not remember it later
The entertaining film was forgettable — I could not describe any scene the next day.
predicative adjective: be + forgettable
Wei gave a short speech at the office party that most people found completely forgettable.
Amina was disappointed when critics called her latest novel forgettable and dull.
The hotel room Sofia booked was clean but forgettable, like many others she had visited.
The album's songs are mostly forgettable — only the final track stays in mind.
- unmemorable
a direct synonym, equally common; no difference in register
- unremarkable
focuses on the lack of special qualities rather than on memory
- mediocre
carries a stronger negative judgement — suggests the quality itself was poor, not just unremembered
- memorable
the direct opposite; something that stays in your mind
- unforgettable
a stronger opposite; something so striking it can never be forgotten
文法句型
forgettable + noun
be + forgettable
用法筆記
Commonly used to describe creative works (films, books, music, performances) or experiences that do not leave a lasting impression. The word carries a mild negative judgement — the thing described lacks distinction rather than being actively bad.