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 findings also uncovered an unexpected relationship between metabolism and the immune system.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Astronomers led by the University of Warwick have uncovered what they describe as a kind of cosmic digestive system around a black hole.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The BBC also uncovered documents showing staff did record the use of seclusion for some pupils at Whitefield.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Ruemmler maintained she found Giuffre’s claims of being trafficked by world leaders and American politicians to be inconsistent with what she understood about the evidence that was uncovered in Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Chicago police telegraphed District Attorney Graham that their search of the Holmes building had uncovered the skeleton of a child.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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