unforgotten

The old soldier placed a single rose on the unforgotten memorial.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not forgotten; remembered: "unforgotten" describes something or someone that has not been erased from memory, remaining in the mind or consciousness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The hero's sacrifice remains unforgotten in the hearts of the people. (His act is still remembered.)
  • Her kindness was an unforgotten gesture that I cherish to this day. (Her kindness has not been forgotten.)
  • The unforgotten melodies of my childhood still bring me comfort. (The tunes are still remembered.)

Advanced Usage

• "to remain unforgotten": to stay in memory over time.

  • The lessons of history must remain unforgotten to prevent future mistakes. (The lessons should not be forgotten.)

• "unforgotten grief": a sorrow that continues to be remembered.

  • The mother's unforgotten grief for her lost child was evident in her eyes. (Her sorrow was still present in her memory.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unforgettable (adj): impossible to forget; very memorable.

  • The concert was an unforgettable experience. (It was so remarkable that it cannot be forgotten.)

• Unforgottenness (n): the state or quality of being remembered.

  • The unforgottenness of the ancient tradition is a testament to its importance. (The tradition is still remembered.)

Synonyms

• Remembered: kept in the mind.
• Unforgettable: too important or impressive to be forgotten (though "unforgotten" focuses on the state of being remembered, not the quality).

Related Idioms

• To live on in memory: to be remembered after death or disappearance.

  • The artist's work lives on in memory, unforgotten by future generations. (The work is still remembered.)

• To be etched in one's mind: to be fixed deeply in memory.

  • That day is unforgotten, etched in my mind forever. (It is clearly remembered.)