uncut

adjective

un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
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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To ensure the best quality, taste, and texture of uncut cabbage, Newman recommends storing it in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025 The broadcasters air the long, uncut version instead of the Richard Nixon version, which for me is so much better. Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025 That’s because the real drive of Happy Gilmore 2 is pure, uncut fan service. Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025 Conlin said the Crossroads’ turf fields are also flatter than the older fields the league uses, which sometimes have uncut grass and eroded dirt that creates dips in the ground. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncut

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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