underinsured

adjective

un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured

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Residents who have insurance need to file a claim before applying to FEMA, which covers only uninsured or underinsured losses. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2020, funding was provided for Cervical Cancer Screening, through acquiring a colposcope to provide onsite secondary cervical cancer screening for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women. — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Key indicators include the number of patients served, the number of visits provided, and the percentage of uninsured and underinsured individuals who receive care through our programs. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 Many businesses, particularly smaller firms, remain underinsured. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for underinsured

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underinsured was in 1893

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underinsured

adjective
un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured : having insufficient insurance to cover losses or damages
an underinsured motorist
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