uncatchable
adjective
un·catch·able
ˌən-ˈka-chə-bəl 
-ˈke-
: unable to be caught : not catchable
an uncatchable runner
an uncatchable fly ball
Examples of uncatchable in a Sentence
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The Boston Celtics are uncatchable at this point and have an 8.5 game lead over Milwaukee.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Even if a play dictates pass interference, an uncatchable ball negates a penalty happening, which replay seemed to show in this case.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2023
Touring can similarly feel like an uncatchable target.
—Daniel Kohn, Spin, 1 Sep. 2023
Neymar might soon pass Pelé in goals, but the three World Cup titles make Pele uncatchable as a legend.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022
The waves were choppy, uncatchable; the wind too fierce to make out most of the French being spoken.
—Eviana Hartman, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2023
Gillan’s first such kick proved uncatchable, hugging too close to the sideline and bouncing out of bounds for 55 yards.
—Dallas News, 29 Sep. 2022
Then Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard commits a pass interference penalty in the end zone on what was a nearly uncatchable ball, giving the Buckeyes the ball on the 2-yard line.
—Sarah K. Spencer, ajc, 1 Jan. 2023
Duggan’s throw was clearly out of bounds and uncatchable, but Bears’ cornerback Mark Milton was called for pass interference on the coverage.
—Dallas News, 19 Nov. 2022
Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Even if a play dictates pass interference, an uncatchable ball negates a penalty happening, which replay seemed to show in this case.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2023
Touring can similarly feel like an uncatchable target.
—Daniel Kohn, Spin, 1 Sep. 2023
Neymar might soon pass Pelé in goals, but the three World Cup titles make Pele uncatchable as a legend.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022
The waves were choppy, uncatchable; the wind too fierce to make out most of the French being spoken.
—Eviana Hartman, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2023
Gillan’s first such kick proved uncatchable, hugging too close to the sideline and bouncing out of bounds for 55 yards.
—Dallas News, 29 Sep. 2022
Then Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard commits a pass interference penalty in the end zone on what was a nearly uncatchable ball, giving the Buckeyes the ball on the 2-yard line.
—Sarah K. Spencer, ajc, 1 Jan. 2023
Duggan’s throw was clearly out of bounds and uncatchable, but Bears’ cornerback Mark Milton was called for pass interference on the coverage.
—Dallas News, 19 Nov. 2022
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“Uncatchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncatchable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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