uncredited

adjective

un·​cred·​it·​ed ˌən-ˈkre-di-təd How to pronounce uncredited (audio)
Synonyms of uncreditednext
: not credited
especially : not given credit, recognition, or acknowledgment
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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Prior to her signature show, Chapin, born May 23, 1945, in Los Angeles, had appeared uncredited in the 1954 Judy Garland film A Star is Born as well as episodes of the Lux Video Theatre and Fireside Theatre anthology series. Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026 The uncredited vocals drew similarities to British singer Jorja Smith, prompting speculation that the recording was an unauthorized deepfake. Xander Zellner, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026 Trcka's last onscreen appearance was an uncredited role in the 2016 film The Bad Batch. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026 Demond started acting in the 1970s with an uncredited role in Cotton Comes to Harlem. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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