Word
unforgettable
Phoneticsun·for·get·table
US/ˌənfɝˈɡɛtəbəɫ/
UK/ʌnfəɡˈɛtəbəl/
Definition
adj. so special, beautiful, or shocking that you cannot forget it. You use this to describe a memory that stays in your mind for a long time.
adj. impossible to forget; very memorable. Often used to describe significant personal experiences or striking sensory impressions.
Examples
“Our trip to the mountains was truly unforgettable.”
“The singer gave an unforgettable performance that left the entire audience in tears.”
“The sunset over the ancient ruins provided an unforgettable backdrop to the final evening of our journey, etching itself into our collective memory.”
Examples
simple
“Our trip to the mountains was truly unforgettable.”
contextual
“The singer gave an unforgettable performance that left the entire audience in tears.”
complex
“The sunset over the ancient ruins provided an unforgettable backdrop to the final evening of our journey, etching itself into our collective memory.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'become'; frequently modified by intensifiers such as 'truly' or 'absolutely'.
Real-World Examples
“With those words on 26 June 1996, Des Lynam ended his coverage of England’s defeat by Germany, one of the most unforgettable nights in English tournament history” “As an astronomer, I had witnessed many celestial phenomena. But nothing prepared me for those few minutes in 2017 when the world fell silent, an unforgettable experience.” “He witnessed the planes collide with the Twin Towers—an unforgettable instant of utter disbelief, swiftly followed by panic, shock, and a lasting sense of horror.” “Hetherington - still not yet officially editor - immediately sat down and wrote the most uncompromising leader, which began with an unforgettable flourish: "The Anglo-French ultimatum to Egypt is an act of folly, without justification in any terms but brief expediency.” Etymology
From un- + forget + -able or un- + forgettable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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