uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ən-ˈkə-vərd 

: not covered: such as

a

: not supplied with a covering

b

: not covered by insurance or included in a social insurance or welfare program

c

: not covered by collateral

an uncovered note

Synonyms

• bald
• bare
• denuded
• exposed
• naked
• open
• peeled
• stripped

Examples of uncovered in a Sentence

the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground

Recent Examples on the Web

As Magic defender Anthony Black followed the ball-handling Brunson, an uncovered Towns rolled to the basket, collected a bounce pass and soared to the basket for an easy one-handed dunk. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024

But the family soon faced $2,300 of Caleb’s uncovered medical bills from the crash. —Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Aug. 2024

For example, weather – wind and rain – can be a factor at uncovered stadiums. —Candace Oehler, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

One of the uncovered help documents also notes that spyware can be installed through a QR code or via a USB cable connected to an unlocked phone. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd 

: not covered or supplied with a covering