unforgettable

adjective

un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈge-tə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
Synonyms of unforgettablenext
: incapable of being forgotten : memorable
an unforgettable experience
unforgettably
ˌən-fər-ˈge-tə-blē How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms of unforgettable

Relevance
See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus

Examples of unforgettable in a Sentence

an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Appearing cast members include Ray Wise, unforgettable as grieving Leland Palmer. — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 With no previous parties to live up to, Ashton admits that any pressure to make the night unforgettable has been entirely her own doing. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Borges writes stories that are an idea, an absolute crystalline unforgettable thought. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026 But there is more to account for than creep value in an unforgettable ghost story. — Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unforgettable

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unforgettable was in 1806

Rhymes for unforgettable

See All Rhymes for unforgettable

Browse Nearby Words

unforfeitable
unforgettable
unforgettably
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unforgettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgettable. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Kids Definition

unforgettable

adjective
un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈget-ə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
: not to be forgotten : lasting in memory
unforgettably
-blē How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
adverb
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of Pyrrhic

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Pwn, Skibidi, Girlboss and Other Words Added to the 2026 Scrabble Dictionary

The Words of the Week - Oct. 30

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
couple-laugh-cafe
Quiz: Foreign Phrases You Should Know Check out your bona fides and avoid any faux pas.
See All