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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Discovery executives said they uncovered a number of unexpected challenges, including the high costs of the short-lived streaming service CNN+, only after taking control of WarnerMedia following the 2022 merger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
Scientists have uncovered how bacteria naturally manufacture multiple versions of powerful cancer drugs, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades.
From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026
They uncovered his skeleton in 2012 and the remains, with Richard III's famous curved spine, were later interred at Leicester Cathedral.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Researchers have uncovered a surprising side effect of artificial lighting: ordinary streetlights can lure thousands of tiny land dwelling isopods into giant synchronized "death spirals."
From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026
As I worked moving bolts of fabric from the back, I uncovered a dozen old sewing machines hidden by a stack of boxes.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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