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uninsured

[/ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊrd/]
adjective
sem seguro
1. not covered by insurance; lacking an insurance policy
The uninsured motorist caused an accident on the highway.
O motorista sem seguro causou um acidente na rodovia.
2. referring to a person who does not have health insurance
Many uninsured individuals struggle to afford medical care.
Muitos indivíduos sem seguro de saúde têm dificuldade em pagar pelo atendimento médico.
Synonyms
uncoveredunprotectednot insured
Antonyms
insuredcoveredprotected

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem seguro
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desassegurado
Alternative formal term, less common
Portugal
sem seguro
Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

uninsured motorist
uninsured driver
the uninsured population
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