uncut
Americanadjective
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not cut.
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not shortened or condensed; unabridged.
an uncut version of the play.
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in the original form; neither reduced in size nor given shape, as a diamond.
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not diluted or mixed with other substances.
uncut heroin.
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Bookbinding. untrimmed.
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Slang. not circumcised.
adjective
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(of a book) not having the edges of its pages trimmed or slit
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(of a gemstone) not cut and faceted
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not abridged or shortened
Etymology
Origin of uncut
First recorded in 1400–50, uncut is from the late Middle English word unkyt. See un- 1, cut
Example Sentences
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Same with precut or packaged lettuce, which officials urged should be bought whole and uncut.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Years later, deep in a Minnesota-winter-induced depression, I started rereading books I’d loved as a child and stumbled into the full, uncut novel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Many sport turbans, which are often brightly colored and tied to cover their uncut hair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
In a landmark event for film lovers, the fully restored, uncut version of Ramesh Sippy's 1975 magnum opus will have its world premiere at Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on Friday.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2025
The cloth is uncut velvet in a deep burgundy, with ivory velvet at the lapels, shoulders, and waistcoat.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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