uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ən-ˈkə-vərd 

: not covered: such as

a

: not supplied with a covering

b

: not covered by insurance or included in a social insurance or welfare program

c

: not covered by collateral

an uncovered note

Synonyms

• bald
• bare
• denuded
• exposed
• naked
• open
• peeled
• stripped

Examples of uncovered in a Sentence

the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground

Recent Examples on the Web

In July the company conducted an internal investigation and uncovered changes made to its menu creator system that rendered all of the menus unusable, the complaint said. —John Towfighi, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024

For example, one of my clients used AI to analyze team dynamics and uncovered discrepancies in how mentorship opportunities were distributed. —Izabela Lundberg, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Do not touch metal surfaces with uncovered hands, flesh can freeze instantly to a surface. —Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024

Lateef got the snap, hid the ball and found an uncovered AJ Ia for a 30-yard touchdown pass. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd 

: not covered or supplied with a covering