uninsured

adjective

un·​in·​sured ˌən-in-ˈshu̇rd 

-ˈshərd

: lacking insurance : not insured

uninsured losses/expenses

… millions of US residents remain uninsured …

—Timothy Stoltzfus Jost

Examples of uninsured in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of Europe’s biggest insurance companies told CNBC this week that the region isn’t adequately prepared to deal with the risks of wildfires and weather disasters, leaving a substantial share of financial damage uninsured. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

The Florida Hospital Association reports that uninsured inpatient admissions at member hospitals rose more than 20% year over year. — Rocky McCormick, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

The work requirements are projected to increase the number of uninsured people nationwide by more than 5 million by 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. — Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

In 95% of the visits to MLK hospital’s emergency department in fiscal year 2025, the patients were either on Medicaid/Medi-Cal or Medicare, or uninsured. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing uninsured

• the uninsured

Rhymes for uninsured

• allured
• assured
• contoured
• endured
• ensured
• insured
• inured
• manured
• matured
• obscured
• procured
• secured