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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Anxiety from uncovered treatments makes women more cautious, lowering their expectations of finding another job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Failures were uncovered by the BBC in 2024 when secret filming found that in more than half of the London venues they visited, staff failed to respond to the code word.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
But the researchers also uncovered a surprising pattern.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
What consumers see is what those payers pass on: premiums, deductibles, copays and uncovered services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
As she uncovered a globe, I couldn't believe my eyes.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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