uncovered
Americanadjective
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having no cover or covering.
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having the head bare.
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not protected by collateral or other security, as a loan.
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not protected by insurance.
Workers want their uncovered spouses to join the health plan.
adjective
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not covered; revealed or bare
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not protected by insurance, security, etc
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with hat removed as a mark of respect
Etymology
Origin of uncovered
First recorded in 1350–1400, uncovered is from the Middle English word uncovert. See un- 1, cover, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The plumber was hired to fix one problem, and may or may not have uncovered another.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Just as the rise of AI uncovered power infrastructure issues, climate change and water scarcity could change the economics around water risk.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
An investigation has uncovered a series of alleged safeguarding failings linked to an east Belfast church where a man with 45 convictions was appointed as a lay pastor.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
She uncovered the bucket, and it was full of dark brown syrup.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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