Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒnɪnˈʃʊərəns/
KK: /nɑnɪnˈʃʊərəns/
Definition
Not related to insurance or not covered by an insurance policy.
Example
The noninsurance costs of the project were higher than expected.
Conversation

Did you hear about the new noninsurance options for car rentals?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea for people who don't want to deal with insurance.

Right? It makes renting so much simpler without all the noninsurance fees.

Exactly! I wish more places would offer that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
uninsured
unprotected
exposed
Root Explanation
Noninsurance → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "insurance" (from Old French *ensurance*, meaning a guarantee or security). The word "noninsurance" means the absence of insurance or a lack of guarantee.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'insurance' as a guarantee — so noninsurance refers to not having a guarantee.
Visually Confused Words
coinsurance
insurance
nondisturbance
proinsurance
nonassurance
nonsurface
overinsurance
nonsufferance