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Definition of uncovered
uncovered
/ʌnˈkʌv.ɚd/
un · cov · ered
uncovered Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Not having a cover, lid, roof, or protective layer over it; open or exposed.
Example
"Simmer the sauce in an uncovered pan for twenty minutes until it thickens."
2
Having been discovered, revealed, or brought to light after previously being hidden or unknown.
Example
"The newly uncovered manuscripts provided valuable insight into ancient trade routes."
3
Not protected against financial loss by insurance, sufficient collateral, or a corresponding asset.
Example
"Many homeowners discovered too late that flood damage was an uncovered expense under their standard policy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'covered', the past participle of 'cover' (derived via Old French 'covrir' from Latin 'cooperire', meaning to cover completely).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncovered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncovered