uninstall
Americanverb (used with object)
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uninstalls,
present (3rd person singular)
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uninstalled,
past participle, past
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uninstalling
present participle
verb
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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uninstallsimple
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uninstallssimple
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have uninstalledperfect
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has uninstalledperfect
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am uninstallingprogressive
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are uninstallingprogressive
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is uninstallingprogressive
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have been uninstallingperfect progressive
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has been uninstallingperfect progressive
Past
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uninstalledsimple
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had uninstalledperfect
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was uninstallingprogressive
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were uninstallingprogressive
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had been uninstallingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of uninstall
First recorded in 1980–85; un- 2 ( def. ) + install ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It advised users to uninstall the software or update to its latest version.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He suggests that the smoke alarm industry has a responsibility to reduce nuisance alarms, which sometimes cause people to deactivate or uninstall the devices – a huge safety risk.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
Is it possible to install the latest version of Microsoft Office when I use Microsoft 365, or do I have to uninstall Microsoft 365 first?
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
It said employees “are required to uninstall TikTok on service phones and other official devices as soon as possible if they have previously installed it.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
First, you ought to uninstall or turn off any network services you're not using.
From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen
Around the same time, U.S. app uninstalls for ChatGPT jumped 295%, which Sensor Tower linked to backlash over OpenAI’s deal with the Defense Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Day-over-day uninstalls of the company's Chat GPT mobile app reportedly surged to 295% on Saturday, compared to a typical 9%.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Every time they get into a fight, she uninstalls the apps.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2016
Disrespect — who reportedly caught heat for livestreaming inside a bathroom while attending video game showcase E3 in 2019 — previously uninstalled multiple “Call of Duty” games in late 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
As for Xbox, I’m afraid that it too is one of the apps that comes with Windows and can’t be uninstalled without resorting to the PowerShell.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2022
You’ll be told that the app will be uninstalled, so click “Uninstall” again.
From The Verge ● Sep. 23, 2021
"I feel bad, I do," lamented Martinez of Robin's uninstalled star.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2019
The other 50% of the time, random error messages including "An error has occurred because an error of type 42 has occurred" and "Windows 95 uninstalled successfully" will be displayed.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele
“If you’re still experiencing issues we recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the app,” the account posted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
As prominent streamers voiced their support for Nickmercs, some of “Call of Duty’s” millions of global players seemingly began uninstalling various installments of the popular franchise from their consoles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
Google was ordered by India on Thursday not to restrict smartphone users from uninstalling its pre-installed apps like Google Maps and Gmail.
From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2022
Some players of the company's games, meanwhile, have threatened to boycott titles by cancelling subscriptions, uninstalling games, or refusing to buy new products.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2021
Because they hang on a knob or handle without restricting door movement, you don’t need to worry about uninstalling them during an emergency.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2021
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