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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I marveled at the endless procession of uncut pasta sheets, flowing down and around the machinery, which seemed to be turning out tents rather than food.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
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 divide between critical artistic pedigree and public perception continued in the US a year later, when the state of Connecticut bought an Andre work of 36 uncut boulders for $87,000.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2024
Clenching her jaw to keep herself from snapping at him, Sefia took her coin purse from the inner pocket of her vest and withdrew the uncut tourmaline.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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