uninsulated

adjective

un·​in·​su·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce uninsulated (audio)
: not provided with insulation : not insulated
a small, uninsulated shed
an uninsulated attic

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Another challenge involved the objective of adding insulation to uninsulated exterior walls, says building consultant and inspector Joe Konopacki, president and CEO of Insight Property Services in Naperville, Ill. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 This may help reduce or prevent damage to uninsulated pipes and other plumbing. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Many things can cause water to run cold for a long time, such as uninsulated supply lines, a distant water heater, low-temperature settings, and more. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024 Mountain Hardware makes some great, uninsulated ski shell jackets, which also has all the bells and whistles necessary for a comfortable trip into the backcountry. Josh Laskin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uninsulated 

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninsulated was in 1794

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“Uninsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninsulated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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