underinsured

adjective

un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured

Examples of underinsured in a Sentence

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These include patient assistance programs for people who are uninsured or underinsured, as well as copay cards, which help offset copay patient costs at the pharmacy counter. Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026 The cost of treatment can also be prohibitive for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026 Wisconsin has built a cool house, but left itself underinsured against win-or-go-home calamities. Peter Keating, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026 Austin Public Health offers vaccinations for free or reduced rates for children and adults who are uninsured or underinsured, or don't have Medicaid. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underinsured

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underinsured was in 1893

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“Underinsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underinsured. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Legal Definition

underinsured

adjective
un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured : having insufficient insurance to cover losses or damages
an underinsured motorist
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