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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The trade body for lobbyists has called for "urgent reform" and "immediate regulatory action" after the BBC uncovered details of a company offering access government officials for money.
From BBC
A decades-long study tracking people from young adulthood has uncovered an early and unexpected shift in heart disease risk.
From Science Daily
According to city records uncovered in Wright’s lawsuit and reviewed by The Times, Valerio had been marked for euthanasia for dangerous behavior in April 2022, four months before Wright adopted him.
From Los Angeles Times
California has been investigating healthcare fraud since a 2020 Los Angeles Times investigation that uncovered widespread Medicare fraud in the state’s booming but loosely regulated hospice industry.
From Los Angeles Times
The BBC has uncovered a list of previous convictions for Daniel – who, according to court documents, also used the alias Douglas Duncan.
From BBC
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