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

In June 1708, the San José and a fleet of 17 other vessels departed the capital of Colombia for Europe laden with gold, silver, and uncut gems. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2025

Refrigerate unwashed and uncut, in crisper drawer up to 6 days, but monitor sooner for softening. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 1 Jan. 2025

Pieces included over 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds set in 18k gold. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2025

That means that these whiskeys are uncut and unfiltered (aside from removing barrel char) with the proof ranging from 110 to 130 for bourbon and 100 to 120 for rye. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 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