uncatchable

adjective

un·​catch·​able ˌən-ˈka-chə-bəl How to pronounce uncatchable (audio)
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: 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 Boston Celtics are uncatchable at this point and have an 8.5 game lead over Milwaukee. 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 See all Example Sentences for uncatchable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncatchable was in 1824

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Cite this Entry

“Uncatchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncatchable. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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