underinsured

adjective

un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured

Examples of underinsured in a Sentence

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The HealthCare Connection in northern Hamilton County The HealthCare Connection serves uninsured and underinsured residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Federally qualified health centers are designed to provide care for people who need access to care or are uninsured or underinsured. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 This reimbursement type is most often used for replacing personal property but could also be applied to your dwelling if your property is significantly underinsured (less than 80% of replacement cost). Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Looking at claims data from between 2017 and 2023, a report from the Insurance Research Council found the rate of U.S. drivers who were either underinsured or completely uninsured jumped from 23% to 33.4%. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for underinsured

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underinsured was in 1893

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“Underinsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underinsured. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

underinsured

adjective
un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured : having insufficient insurance to cover losses or damages
an underinsured motorist
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