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uncovered

American  
[uhn-kuhv-erd] / ʌnˈkʌv ərd /

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 British  
/ ʌnˈkʌvəd /

adjective

  1. not covered; revealed or bare

  2. not protected by insurance, security, etc

  3. with hat removed as a mark of respect

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Etymology

Origin of uncovered

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

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