underinsure

[ uhn-der-in-shoo r, -shur ]
/ ˌʌn dər ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /

verb (used with object), un·der·in·sured, un·der·in·sur·ing.

to insure for an amount less than the true or replacement value: It's risky to underinsure your home.

Origin of underinsure

OTHER WORDS FROM underinsure

un·der·in·sured, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for underinsured

underinsured
/ (ˌʌndərɪnˈʃʊəd) /

adjective

not having enough insurance to cover the cost of a loss