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 program makes some vaccines free to kids who are uninsured or underinsured. Marina Kopf, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025 The committee’s decision also will determine whether the Vaccines for Children program can supply the shots for children who are uninsured, covered by Medicaid or are members of American Indian tribes, Calonge said. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025 Charges against him included driving nearly 40 mph over the speed limit, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving on the left side of the road. Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 That's why many auto insurance companies offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninsured

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Sep. 2025.

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