What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
noncollectable
Example
The company wrote off the noncollectable debt as a loss. [noncollectable: adjective]
Example
The accountant determined that the account was noncollectable and recommended legal action. [noncollectable: adjective]
uncollectible
Example
The bank declared the loan as uncollectible after multiple attempts to collect payment. [uncollectible: adjective]
Example
The company's uncollectible accounts receivable had a negative impact on their financial statements. [uncollectible: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both noncollectable and uncollectible are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to ESL learners. However, uncollectible is more commonly used in British English, while noncollectable is more common in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between noncollectable and uncollectible?
Noncollectable is generally considered more formal than uncollectible. However, both words can be used in legal or financial contexts and may be appropriate in formal writing or speech.
