uncovered

[ uhn-kuhv-erd ]

adjective

1. having no cover or covering.
2. having the head bare.
3. not protected by collateral or other security, as a loan.
4. not protected by insurance:

   Workers want their uncovered spouses to join the health plan.

uncovered

/ ʌnˈkʌvəd /

adjective

1. not covered; revealed or bare
2. not protected by insurance, security, etc
3. with hat removed as a mark of respect

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncovered¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, uncovered is from the Middle English word uncovert. See un- ¹, cover, -ed ²

Example Sentences

The inquiry has been hearing more detail about how the true identities of the suspects were uncovered.

From BBC

However, Cothran's new research collaboration, led by the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, has uncovered that the Y chromosome does have meaningful variation and is important for species diversity.

From Science Daily

“Our investigation has uncovered evidence that Cedars-Sinai may have engaged in a pattern of inaction and/or neglect concerning the health risks associated with Black maternity patients,” the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

"Of course, further work is needed before we see a use case in humans, but we are encouraged by the great potential our work has uncovered," concludes Tatsumi.

From Science Daily

Working alongside his mom and Florida State University paleoecologist Scott Evans, Hughes uncovered more than 80 of these nematodes at the South Australia site, where the soft-bodied Ediacarans were once plentiful.

From Science Magazine

Related Words

• bare
• disclosed
• discovered
• solved
• unprotected
• unveiled