underinsure

American

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

verb (used with object)

underinsured, underinsuring

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

It's risky to underinsure your home.

Other Word Forms

Derived 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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