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

These citations are apparently currently uncollectible because of a lack of enforceable reciprocity agreements for automated tickets among D.C.,

From Washington Post

The data shows people who exhibit that type of behavior are much more likely to eventually have their debts written off as uncollectible, Shellenberger said.

From Washington Post

Hospitals and other health care organizations often write off bills deemed uncollectible, but they also sell the debt to collection agencies at a huge discount, often about 1 cent on the dollar.

From Seattle Times

You still owe the money, but at some point your old debt becomes uncollectible through the courts.

From Washington Post

The hospital recorded another $109 million in uncollectible debts not considered indigent care, the document shows.

From Washington Post