uninsulated

adjective

un·​in·​su·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce uninsulated (audio)
: not provided with insulation : not insulated
a small, uninsulated shed
an uninsulated attic

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Most garages are uninsulated, drafty, and barely warmer than the outdoors. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 Pipes located in uninsulated or exposed areas are especially vulnerable during prolonged cold spells. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026 If your garage is completely uninsulated, then there is a much greater chance that the refrigerator will malfunction in the freezing temperatures of winter. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026 Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well as outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to American Red Cross. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninsulated

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninsulated was in 1794

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“Uninsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninsulated. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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