uncut

adjective

un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
1
: not cut down or cut into
2
: not shaped by cutting
an uncut diamond
3
of a book : not having the folds of the leaves slit
4
: not abridged, curtailed, or expurgated
the film's uncut version
5
: not diluted or adulterated
uncut gin
uncut heroin

Examples of uncut in a Sentence

His hair was uncut but neat. the uncut version of the film
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The deal, announced by Film Movement president Michael Rosenberg and Kadokawa Corp.’s Shoko Yoneda, includes the original, uncut version never before available in North America. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025 The former features 4 meters of uncut raw denim and with leather edges, made of braided construction held together with knots that envelop the forearm then float around the body. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Lang: The second half of Colombia vs Uruguay was just pure, uncut drama. Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 July 2024 Keep in mind, the pizza arrives uncut, and additional charges apply for extra toppings and cheese. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncut

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncut was in the 14th century

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“Uncut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncut. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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uncut

adjective
un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not cut down or cut into
2
: not shaped by cutting
an uncut diamond
3
: not having the folds of the leaves slit
uncut books
4
: not shortened
an uncut text

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