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 international team has uncovered a dual nature behind the shock front, previously unknown to astronomers.

From Science Daily

The study uncovered regions already known to be high-risk areas for ship strikes: North America's Pacific coast, Panama, the Arabian Sea, Sri Lanka, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean Sea.

From Science Daily

In his first interview, Jack Gilbert said he uncovered what he considered questionable practices and believes Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter was partly motivated by self-interest.

From BBC

Laub has shown some remorse for her acts and, in a text thread uncovered by government agents, told a family member “I know what I did is unforgivable,” prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Related Words

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