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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Thousands of hours of uncut body camera footage were released.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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
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
The dungeon door clanked shut, leaving the prisoners staring at the pile of uncut stones in the flickering light.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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