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underinsure

American  
[uhn-der-in-shoor, -shur] / ˌʌn dər ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /

verb (used with object)

underinsured, underinsuring

  1. to insure for an amount less than the true or replacement value.

    It's risky to underinsure your home.

Other Word Forms

  • underinsured adjective

Etymology

Origin of underinsure

under- + insure

Example Sentences

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In other words, some companies simply tended to underinsure.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

Swanson said vendors who travel between jewelry shows typically underinsure their merchandise because they can’t afford to insure it fully.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2022

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