Definition

Not gathered or picked up; refers to things that have not been collected or organized.

Example

The uncollected trash began to attract pests in the neighborhood.

Conversation

Have you seen the garbage outside?

Yeah, it looks really bad with all that uncollected trash.

I can't believe the city hasn't sent someone to pick it up yet.

I know, right? It's so frustrating to see all that uncollected waste.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncollected → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "collected" (from Latin "colligere", meaning to gather together). The word "uncollected" means not gathered together or not assembled.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') gathering things together ('collected') — that's why uncollected means things that are not gathered.

Visually Confused Words