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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The closest Jackson ever got was an uncredited voice appearance on The Simpsons. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025 All were eclipsed, however, by an uncredited, inexplicable, and moodily dialogue-free, walk-on by Johnson’s then-girlfriend Barbra Streisand outside the Bayside shopping center and marina. Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025 Holland has also appeared in numerous films directed by Gunn, including 2021's The Suicide Squad, 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and 2025's Superman in an uncredited role. Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025 However, the fun and games on the screen had a brief period of concern behind the scenes due to Odenkirk’s various responsibilities as a leading man, uncredited writer and producer. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025 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 14 Sep. 2025.

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