uncovered
/ʌn'kʌvəd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not covered or protected: Describes something that is not concealed, hidden, or shielded by a covering.
- Exposed to view or to the elements: Indicates that something is left open, bare, or without its usual protective layer.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The archaeologists found an uncovered Roman mosaic. (The mosaic was not hidden by soil or a protective layer.)
- The well was left uncovered, which was a safety hazard. (The well had no lid or cover over it.)
- He sat in the uncovered section of the stadium and got sunburned. (The seating area was not protected by a roof.)
Advanced Usage
- "to leave something uncovered": to fail to put a cover on something.
- Leaving food uncovered can attract insects.
- "to stand uncovered": to be without a hat or head covering, often as a sign of respect.
- The soldiers stood uncovered during the ceremony.
Variants and Related Words
- Uncover (verb): To remove a cover from; to reveal or expose something hidden.
- The investigation aims to uncover the truth.
- Covered (adjective): The opposite of uncovered; having a cover or protection.
- Please keep the pot covered while cooking.
Synonyms
- Exposed: Left unprotected or made visible.
- Bare: Without the usual or natural covering.
- Open: Not closed or covered over.
Antonyms
- Covered: Having a cover or being protected.
- Concealed: Kept hidden or secret.
- Protected: Kept safe from harm or exposure.
Related Phrases
- Uncovered position: A situation or location that offers no protection.
- The troops were in an uncovered position and vulnerable to attack.
- Uncovered interest arbitrage: A financial term for arbitrage that does not hedge against foreign exchange risk. (This is a specialized compound term listed here as it is a fixed phrase.)
Adjective
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not covered with clothing
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her exposed breast
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