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

Fruit flies and uncovered food were also found at El Merendero, according to the report. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025

However, someone trying to sign up for either program would likely have to wait and remain uncovered. —Erik Sherman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

With the teams playing 4-on-4, an uncovered Hanley took a pass from Jonathan Huberdeau and beat Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev low to the blocker side for his first goal of the season, breaking a 2-2 tie. —Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025

Among the uncovered fossils were megaraptorids and carcharodontosaurs. —Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncovered

• rediscovered
• undiscovered
• unrecovered
• covered
• hovered
• discovered
• recovered

Kids Definition

uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd 

: not covered or supplied with a covering