uninsured
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊrd/
KK: /ʌnɪnˈʃʊrd/
adjective
Definition
Not having insurance coverage, especially in relation to health, auto, or property.
Example
Many people are concerned about the risks of being uninsured while driving.
Conversation
Did you hear about that accident on the highway?
Yeah, I did! I heard the driver was uninsured.
That's so risky! I can't believe people drive around like that.
Right? It just makes everything more complicated.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unprotected
exposed
vulnerable
Antonyms
insured
covered
protected
noun
Definition
A person or group that does not have insurance coverage, often in the context of health or auto insurance.
Example
Many uninsured individuals struggle to pay for medical care.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new law regarding uninsured drivers?
Yeah, I read that they can face heavy fines now.
It's about time they did something about uninsured drivers on the road.
Root Explanation
Uninsured → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "insured" (from Latin "securare", meaning to make safe or secure). The word "uninsured" means not having insurance or lacking coverage for protection.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'security' ('insured') — that's why uninsured means lacking insurance.
Visually Confused Words
unensured
insured
untonsured
unleisured
uncensured
unsoured
unrinsed
unissued