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unforgettable

A2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnfəɡˈɛtəbəl/

US

  • /ˌənfərˈɡɛtəbəl/

Description

An unforgettable experience is not just good. It stays in your mind and comes back to you again and again. Think of the first time you saw the ocean, or a piece of music that deeply moved you. These are not quick memories. They become part of your story.

The word points to something more than simply being remembered. It suggests a strong feeling or impact that is hard to shake off. A character in a book can stay with you long after you finish reading. A bad mistake can also stay with you for years. The word can describe happy things, sad things, and even painful things, as long as they leave a lasting mark.

Examples

  1. 1

    Travel

    Our first day in Rome was unforgettable.

  2. 2

    Public speech

    She gave an unforgettable speech at the graduation ceremony.

  3. 3

    Personal encounter

    Meeting my favorite author in person was an unforgettable experience.

  4. 4

    Hospitality

    The kindness of the staff made the whole visit unforgettable.

  5. 5

    Emotional impact

    That final scene left an unforgettable impression on me.

    • Pattern

      leave an unforgettable impression on + person

      stay strongly in that person's memory

  6. 6

    Negative memory

    The night the fire alarm went off at 3 a.m. was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

    • Phrase

      for all the wrong reasons

      memorable because it was bad

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • unforgettableadjective