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Definition of uncollectible

uncollectible

/ˌʌnkəˈlɛktəbəl/
(UK: uncollectable)
un · col · lect · i · ble
Plural:uncollectibles
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uncollectible Lexical Profile

uncollectible Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Impossible or unlikely to be paid or recovered, especially referring to a financial debt, loan, or invoice.

Example

"After the client filed for bankruptcy, the accounting department wrote off the overdue balance as uncollectible."

2

Not suitable, desirable, or valuable enough to be gathered by hobbyists or collectors.

Example

"Mass-produced plastic souvenirs from the late nineties are generally considered uncollectible by antique dealers."

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• noun

1

A debt, loan, or financial obligation that has virtually no chance of being paid or recovered.

Example

"The credit union sets aside a specific reserve fund each quarter to cover its uncollectibles."

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• Rhymes for uncollectible

• Nearby Words

uncoincidentally
uncollectable
uncollected
uncollectible
uncolonized
uncolored
uncombed

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncollectible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncollectible
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