uninsured

adjective

un·​in·​sured ˌən-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce uninsured (audio)
-ˈshərd
: lacking insurance : not insured
uninsured losses/expenses
… millions of US residents remain uninsuredTimothy Stoltzfus Jost

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In addition, access to care will decline for insured and uninsured alike. Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 The event is open to adults with and without health insurance, and those who are uninsured can get screened for free. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025 This option is especially helpful for those who are uninsured or underinsured. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025 Silicon Valley Bank's failure was tied to having a high proportion of uninsured depositors who fled quickly when cracks began to appear. Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninsured

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninsured was in 1799

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“Uninsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninsured. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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