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Definition of underinsured

underinsured

/ˌʌndərɪnˈʃʊrd/
un · der · in · sured
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underinsured Lexical Profile

underinsured Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having insurance coverage that is insufficient to cover the full value of a loss, liability, or medical expense.

Example

"Many homeowners realized they were severely underinsured only after the wildfire destroyed their neighborhood and rebuilding costs soared."

Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'uninsured', which means having no insurance policy at all, 'underinsured' describes someone or something that has active coverage that is inadequate to cover the full cost of a potential loss or medical expense.

• Rhymes for underinsured

• Nearby Words

underhandedly
underhandedness
underinformed
underinsured
underinvest
underinvestment
underlay

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underinsured. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underinsured
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