Uninsured: meaning, definitions and examples
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uninsured
[ ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊrd ]
insurance status
The term 'uninsured' refers to individuals or properties that do not have any form of insurance coverage. This can apply to various types of insurance, including health, auto, and home insurance. Being uninsured often leads to significant financial risks, especially in the case of unexpected events such as accidents or health emergencies. Many uninsured individuals may face high out-of-pocket expenses or may even avoid seeking necessary services due to cost concerns.
Synonyms
uncovered, unprotected, without insurance
Examples of usage
- Many people are uninsured and cannot afford medical care.
- Driving uninsured can lead to severe penalties.
- Uninsured rates have decreased in recent years due to policy changes.
Translations
Translations of the word "uninsured" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não segurado
🇮🇳 बिना बीमा
🇩🇪 nicht versichert
🇮🇩 tanpa asuransi
🇺🇦 незастрахований
🇵🇱 nieubezpieczony
🇯🇵 未保険の
🇫🇷 non assuré
🇪🇸 no asegurado
🇹🇷 sigortasız
🇰🇷 보험이 없는
🇸🇦 غير مؤمن عليه
🇨🇿 nepojištěný
🇸🇰 nepoistený
🇨🇳 未投保的
🇸🇮 nepremišljen
🇮🇸 ótryggður
🇰🇿 сақтандырылмаған
🇬🇪 უსაფრთხოების გარეშე
🇦🇿 sığortasız
🇲🇽 no asegurado
Etymology
The word 'uninsured' combines the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', with the term 'insured', which is derived from the Latin 'securare', meaning 'to make secure'. The earliest usages of 'insure' date back to the 14th century when it meant to ensure safety or protection. The term evolved in the 17th century to specifically refer to the concept of insurance in financial contexts. Thus, 'uninsured' inherently implies a lack of such safety or protection, becoming particularly relevant in discussions surrounding healthcare, auto, and homeownership issues. In insurance literature, the growth of the uninsured population is often linked to economic factors and policy decisions, especially in the context of rising costs and regulatory environments.