uncut

adjective

un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
Synonyms of uncutnext
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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As whiskey fans already know, Booker’s stands out as being an uncut, unfiltered bourbon, and while the specifics change from batch to batch, there are some constants—the whiskey is usually six to eight years old and between 120 and 130 proof. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 June 2026 Are there now enough political junkies who want the pure uncut stuff? Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The Barrel Proof series releases select barrels, uncut and non-chill-filtered, several times a year. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 The over 13-minute uncut interview shows the rapper thoroughly unsettling Colbert, in an improvised rap about, among other things, a romantic relationship between the pair of them. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 May 2026 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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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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