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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It uncovered the government documents through a Freedom of Information Act request.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
And recent reporting by the Washington Post uncovered at least 50 instances nationwide in which law enforcement officials were accused of misusing their access to the cameras, largely to stalk former romantic partners or citizens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
New research led by the University of Oxford has uncovered an unexpected ability in bees.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Among the company’s biggest customers was Enron, the energy company that infamously filed for bankruptcy in 2001 after widespread internal fraud was uncovered.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Indeed, no one had uncovered any natural cause for her death.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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