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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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 People in uninsulated homes still have the highest risk of being unable to afford their energy costs, though their risk grew more slowly than those in homes with better insulation. Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 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 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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