uninsured

adjective

un·​in·​sured ˌən-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce uninsured (audio)
-ˈshərd
: lacking insurance : not insured
uninsured losses/expenses
… millions of US residents remain uninsuredTimothy Stoltzfus Jost

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The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026 The clinic will also offer a low-cost flu shot for uninsured, underinsured and those with Medicaid, PPO Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 Nonetheless, many in Congress think leaving even 1% of deposits uninsured poses a significant risk to the economy. Tyler Curtis, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026 The Economic Pressure Behind Delayed Care Millions of people are uninsured. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninsured

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninsured was in 1799

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“Uninsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninsured. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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