uncollectible

or un·col·lect·a·ble

[ uhn-kuh-lek-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that cannot be collected: collected: collect:

   an uncollectible debt.

noun

1. something, as a financial obligation, that cannot be collected: collected: collect:

   an increase in the company's uncollectibles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncollectible¹

un- ¹ + collect ¹ + -ible

Example Sentences

Virginia and New Jersey declared liquor debts uncollectible by law.

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