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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In Michigan, for example, according to available state data, there has been a slight decrease in the number of uninsured drivers in recent years, coinciding with the wider adoption of flexible insurance plans. Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 Others may choose to go uninsured, but experts warn that is a risky option, especially for people with existing health issues. Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2025 The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) also estimates that, with ACA expirations, about 4 million more people would become uninsured than would otherwise be the case. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Nov. 2025 Waiting could mean going uninsured or facing a coverage gap. David Merritt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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