underinsure

[ uhn-der-in-shoor, -shur ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·in·sured, un·der·in·sur·ing.

1. to insure for an amount less than the true or replacement value:

   It's risky to underinsure your home.

Other Words From

• under·in·sured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of underinsure¹

under- + insure