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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These laboratories, where Mexicans have been working, have since been uncovered in Kenya, Mozambique and in South Africa.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"The vast majority were uncovered and in varying states of decomposition," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that inherited genetics can strongly influence cancer risk and help determine how tumors develop over time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Flanagan uncovered the damage when she arrived for work.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Back in the huts, the water would sit uncovered for days, attracting dirt and flies.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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