uninsured

adjective

un·​in·​sured ˌən-in-ˈshù‡rd How to pronounce uninsured (audio)
-ˈshərd
: lacking insurance : not insured
uninsured losses/expenses
… millions of US residents remain uninsured …Timothy Stoltzfus Jost

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More than 90% are Black or Latino, and nearly 70% are either uninsured or have health coverage through Medi-Cal, Medicare or both. Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 Local health departments also offer personalized guidance for underinsured and uninsured residents across the state. Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026 Hospitals may offer financial assistance programs for those who are uninsured. Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026 Operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 June 2026 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 Jun. 2026.

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