uncut

adjective

un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Those barrel proof bourbons—released at uncut proof points three times per year—are especially popular among whiskey nerds, having built an ardent fan base since their introduction in 2013. —David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Shu lets those home scenes play out in their painful entirety, seemingly uncut in spots. —Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

The uncut Motswedi diamond is transparent, gem-quality, and displays a light brown color, while the fragments are essentially colorless. —David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025

When stored properly, an uncut head of cabbage can last up to two months in the fridge. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for uncut

• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut
• hindgut
• midgut
• precut
• rebut

Kids Definition

uncut

adjective

un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət 

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