uninsulated

adjective

un·​in·​su·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlā-təd 

: not provided with insulation : not insulated

a small, uninsulated shed

an uninsulated attic

Examples of uninsulated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most rural power lines consist of bare, uninsulated aluminum wires strung across thousands of miles of wooden poles, often through rugged forests. — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

The company is also encouraging customers to request temporary protective coverings for electrical facilities near active worksites to help prevent accidental contact with uninsulated power lines. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 24 May 2026

In many older homes, the rim joists at the top of the foundation wall sit uninsulated with gaps on the sides, allowing cold air to rush into the basement. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 24 Feb. 2026

Most garages are uninsulated, drafty, and barely warmer than the outdoors. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uninsulated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated