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 program makes some vaccines free to kids who are uninsured or underinsured. Marina Kopf, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025 What is underinsured motorist coverage? Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 Children who are uninsured or underinsured also have access to free vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program, a federal program that works with states to provide free vaccines, often through health department offices and federally qualified health centers. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 And some experts suggest that climate change is exacerbating the crisis, as many homes are underinsured for natural disasters, which are increasing in frequency. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 2 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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