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
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
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
While “Gasoline Rainbow” is a heady slice of pure, uncut youthful energy, it is also a portrait of collectivism, caretaking and a celebration of mutual aid.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
But those of us who’d arrived from Hailsham kept sitting outside on the uncut grass—wanting to keep going for as long as possible the only routine we’d got used to.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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