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

Examples of uncredited in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hulu 15 of 33 John Wick (2014) The Keanu Reeves-starring John Wick, directed by stuntmen and first-time helmers Chad Stahelski and an uncredited David Leitch, was a surprise hit of 2014. EW.com, 31 May 2024 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Relationship: A Look Back Maddox is following in his parents' footsteps Maddox quickly took an interest in his parents’ careers, and first appeared as an uncredited zombie in his dad’s 2013 movie World War Z. Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 His credited roles include Love at the Christmas Table and Crown for Christmas, and he’s also appeared uncredited in Christmas at Dollywood, Love and Sunshine and Campfire Kiss, the latter of which Sveslosky wrote. Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 That also doesn’t include all the cups of coffee he’s had with other franchises in an uncredited capacity. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024 Samantha was also an actress, appearing in uncredited roles in Willow, Leprechaun 2, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 alongside her husband, as well as the children's series Through the Dragon's Eye. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024 Fans have been speculating that Swift provided uncredited vocals to the song. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2024 Diane and Laura have also worked together, beginning with Laura’s uncredited appearances in her mother’s films, White Lightning and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024 With the July release of Oppenheimer, Cartoon Brew reported that 80 percent of the movie’s VFX crew went uncredited, though lead VFX shop DNEG placed all of their names on its web site. Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Jun. 2024.

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