underinsured

adjective

un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd 

: not sufficiently insured

Examples of underinsured in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cook County Health asked for an extra $40 million allocation for the county to make up for an increase in uninsured and underinsured patients seeking care with little ability to pay for it. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

There are many reasons why homeowners are underinsured, experts said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Figuring out ways to attract more paying patients, usually those who have insurance, will also be key for Jackson’s efforts to continue providing care to those who are underinsured or don’t have insurance. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

The Vaccines for Children program provides routine immunizations at no cost to children who are uninsured or underinsured or whose families may not otherwise be able to afford them. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underinsured

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Legal Definition

underinsured

adjective

un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd 

: not sufficiently insured : having insufficient insurance to cover losses or damages

an underinsured motorist