untraceable

adjective

un·​trace·​able ˌən-ˈtrā-sə-bəl How to pronounce untraceable (audio)
: not able to be traced
an untraceable phone call
an untraceable source
untraceable weapons

Examples of untraceable in a Sentence

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However, operators often hide behind fictitious or stolen identities and fail to comply with cease-and-desist letters; meanwhile, hosting servers are often untraceable, shielded by anonymization techniques or by being located in countries where legal enforcement is extremely difficult. Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The use of these untraceable devices is rapidly rising. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026 Ghost guns are unserialized and largely untraceable firearms. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Sometime between picking out bread and dog treats, I had been pickpocketed, and my phone was already offline and untraceable. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untraceable

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of untraceable was in 1661

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“Untraceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untraceable. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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