uncovered

[ uhn-kuhv-erd ]

/ ʌnˈkʌv ərd /

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adjective

having no cover or covering.

having the head bare.

not protected by collateral or other security, as a loan.

not protected by insurance: Workers want their uncovered spouses to join the health plan.

Nearby words

uncourteous, uncourtly, uncouth, uncovenanted, uncover, uncovered, uncritical, uncross, uncrossed, uncrowded, uncrown

Origin of uncovered

First recorded in 1350–1400, uncovered is from the Middle English word uncovert. See un-¹, cover, -ed²

Definition for uncovered (2 of 2)

uncover

[ uhn-kuhv-er ]

/ ʌnˈkʌv ər /

verb (used with object)

to lay bare; disclose; reveal.

to remove the cover or covering from.

to remove a hat from (the head).

verb (used without object)

to remove a cover or covering.

to take off one's hat or other head covering as a gesture of respect.

Origin of uncover

First recorded in 1250–1300, uncover is from the Middle English word uncoveren. See un-², cover

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Examples from the Web for uncovered

As uncovered by the climate blog desmogblog, the Ethical Oil meme dates to a 2010 book by Ezra Levant.
How Canadian Oilmen Pinkwash the Keystone Pipeline|Jay Michaelson|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The publication said the plot was first uncovered by American intelligence.
U.S. Clams Up on Xmas Airline Bomb ‘Plot’|Shane Harris|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As I uncovered these stories, I found a way to empathize with members of the Greek system.
Stepford Sororities: The Pressures of USC’s Greek Life|Maya Richard Craven|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ceramic pieces, metal fragments, seeds and human remains have been uncovered by archeologists at the site.
Trading Dime Bags for Salvador Dali|Jason McGahan|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In a couple of convents situated close to the Biennale headquarters in Giardini, Campagnol uncovered more secrets.
The Venetian Nuns Who Ditched Their Habits for High Fashion|Liza Foreman|September 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The body was carried up the side, and uncovered, just as Mrs. Dodd saw in her dream.
Hard Cash|Charles Reade
The battery-jars were uncovered, giving an effect of mystery unveiled, a sort of shamelessness, of destroyed illusion.
The Confession|Mary Roberts Rinehart
How many of these rock-tombs were made here will probably never be known, but year by year more are uncovered.
Round the Wonderful World|G. E. Mitton
"He looks thriving," said Mr. Dombey, glancing with great interest at Paul's tiny face, which she uncovered for his observation.
Ten Girls from Dickens|Kate Dickinson Sweetser
On this they uncovered their heads upon the sea shore and admired the stag, for he was indeed a splendid fellow.
The Odyssey|Homer

British Dictionary definitions for uncovered (1 of 2)

uncovered

/ (ʌnˈkʌvəd) /

adjective

not covered; revealed or bare

not protected by insurance, security, etc

with hat removed as a mark of respect

British Dictionary definitions for uncovered (2 of 2)

uncover

/ (ʌnˈkʌvə) /

verb

(tr) to remove the cover, cap, top, etc, from

(tr) to reveal or discloseto uncover a plot

to take off (one's head covering), esp as a mark of respect

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