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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Kaaoush urges homeowners to understand insurance coverage before disaster strikes, noting that insurers are not required to proactively warn policyholders if they are underinsured. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 The bill creates an Abortion Access Fund within the Illinois Department of Public Health to support uninsured and underinsured patients. Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Students who were uninsured or underinsured received comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses at no cost to their families. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 This instability leaves many young people uninsured or underinsured. Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 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 14 May. 2026.

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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