uncovered

1 of 2

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

uncovered

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of uncover

Synonyms of uncovered

Adjective

• exposed
• bare
• peeled
• open
• stripped

Examples of uncovered in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The salt helps the meat retain moisture, while an uncovered rest in the fridge dries the skin for better browning—no bucket required. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Bowl of food stored on top of uncovered beans in the prep table. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

And three flies were doing the same on the uncovered Nutella container. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

In 2023, a federal audit flagged serious pesticide incidents in half a dozen counties and uncovered patchwork oversight by agricultural commissioners. — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncovered

• rediscovered
• undiscovered
• unrecovered
• covered
• hovered
• discovered
• recovered

Kids Definition

uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd 

: not covered or supplied with a covering