uninsulated

adjective

un·​in·​su·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce uninsulated (audio)
: not provided with insulation : not insulated
a small, uninsulated shed
an uninsulated attic

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Most garages are uninsulated, drafty, and barely warmer than the outdoors. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 The garage wall adjoining the house may be insulated, but the other three walls are often left uninsulated. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 2 Feb. 2026 In many older homes, the rim joists at the top of the foundation wall sit uninsulated with gaps on the sides, allowing cold air to rush into the basement. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 24 Feb. 2026 Most rural power lines consist of bare, uninsulated aluminum wires strung across thousands of miles of wooden poles, often through rugged forests. — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninsulated

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninsulated was in 1794

Rhymes for uninsulated

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“Uninsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninsulated. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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