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

Recent Examples on the Web

The first flag on Gibbs was on a pass that fell well short of the receiver and could have been deemed uncatchable on a third-and-8 from the Utah 38, moving the ball to the KU 47. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

People can dominate the sport at different ages — from 19-year-old Jilek Metodej from Czechia, who won the 10000 meters, to mullet king Jorrit Bergsma, 40, who was uncatchable in the mass start. — Pien Huang, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026

Instead, officials picked the flag up, deeming Brady’s pass uncatchable. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025

Henry’s spectacular catches on what look like uncatchable passes give him the slightest edge. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 2 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncatchable

• attachable
• detachable