uncredited

adjective

un·​cred·​it·​ed ˌən-ˈkre-di-təd How to pronounce uncredited (audio)
: not credited
especially : not given credit, recognition, or acknowledgement
a negotiator whose contributions have gone uncredited
: not named or acknowledged in the list of people contributing to a performance (as in a film)
an uncredited actor
an uncredited appearance

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As evidenced by this book and numerous other sources, Elvis’ influences are no longer unknown or even uncredited. Cory Oldweiler, Boston Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 Though it hasn't been confirmed if Gellar will be grabbing a fresh stake, Dolly Parton, an uncredited producer on the original series, revealed that a reboot of the supernatural drama series was still in the works after it was initially put on the back burner in 2022. Esther Kang, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place and Charlie Sheen all have supporting roles; Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Winona Ryder have brief cameos; and director David Fincher makes an uncredited appearance as the national arts editor of the Los Angeles Times. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 Born March 7, 1952 in Los Angeles, Waymond Lee’s work, per IMDb, includes over 150 appearances (mostly uncredited) in television and film. Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncredited 

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncredited was in 1586

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“Uncredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncredited. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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