uninstall
Americanverb (used with object)
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uninstalls,
present (3rd person singular)
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uninstalled,
past participle, past
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uninstalling
present participle
verb
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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uninstallsimple
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uninstallssimple
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have uninstalledperfect
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has uninstalledperfect
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am uninstallingprogressive
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are uninstallingprogressive
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is uninstallingprogressive
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have been uninstallingperfect progressive
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has been uninstallingperfect progressive
Past
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uninstalledsimple
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had uninstalledperfect
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was uninstallingprogressive
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were uninstallingprogressive
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had been uninstallingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of uninstall
First recorded in 1980–85; un- 2 ( def. ) + install ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It advised users to uninstall the software or update to its latest version.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He suggests that the smoke alarm industry has a responsibility to reduce nuisance alarms, which sometimes cause people to deactivate or uninstall the devices – a huge safety risk.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
Google warned users Tuesday to uninstall any Pinduoduo app not downloaded from its own Play Store.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
“Users that have malicious versions of the app downloaded to their devices are warned and prompted to uninstall the app.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
First, you ought to uninstall or turn off any network services you're not using.
From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen
Around the same time, U.S. app uninstalls for ChatGPT jumped 295%, which Sensor Tower linked to backlash over OpenAI’s deal with the Defense Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Day-over-day uninstalls of the company's Chat GPT mobile app reportedly surged to 295% on Saturday, compared to a typical 9%.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Every time they get into a fight, she uninstalls the apps.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2016
He said multiple apps had been uninstalled from Flynn's phone before his wife's death, including Instagram and an AI-music generating app.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
On Wednesday, crews uninstalled the metal tower from a steep, now-charred hillside overlooking Eaton Canyon, where it has stood since 1971.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2025
As for Xbox, I’m afraid that it too is one of the apps that comes with Windows and can’t be uninstalled without resorting to the PowerShell.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2022
I started uninstalling the app on weekends, then keeping it uninstalled until I needed to post something for work.
From The Verge ● Jul. 9, 2019
You can stop and start it with Ctrl-s and Ctrl-q, respectively, and at the end of the run, you will get a list of any uninstalled packages.
From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen
“If you’re still experiencing issues we recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the app,” the account posted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
From identifying affected IT systems to decrypting servers, uninstalling non-functional applications, blocking connections, disabling accounts, and restoring uninfected backups, each step can create bottlenecks.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2024
As prominent streamers voiced their support for Nickmercs, some of “Call of Duty’s” millions of global players seemingly began uninstalling various installments of the popular franchise from their consoles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
Google was ordered by India on Thursday not to restrict smartphone users from uninstalling its pre-installed apps like Google Maps and Gmail.
From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2022
Because they hang on a knob or handle without restricting door movement, you don’t need to worry about uninstalling them during an emergency.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2021
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