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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The uptick in digital heteropessimism Taylor references exists largely thanks to algorithm-driven platforms where gendered trash-talking of any kind is pure, uncut engagement bait.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 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
But what happens when these accounts need pure, uncut nostalgia to keep the cash flowing, but there are no relevant anniversaries or news to post about?
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2024
The uncut lawn had dandelions tall enough for the adult rides at Six Flags.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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