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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Having appeared on screen for three decades, Fleming’s first roles include an uncredited appearance in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore and the TV movie Viper. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026 From one studio to another Norris made his film debut as an uncredited bodyguard in the 1968 movie The Wrecking Crew, which included a fight with Dean Martin. Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 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 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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