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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Noah is up for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book “Into the Uncut Grass.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
Awarding a score of 9/10, Uncut magazine called it "rich, moving and inventive", while Dork said the "perfectly-balanced" collection was "genuine, gracious, and absolutely first-class".
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024
Sharing this sentiment was "Uncut Gems" actress Julia Fox who commented on a TikTok criticizing Bumble, stating she has “2.5 years of celibacy and never been better tbh.”
From Salon • May 15, 2024
We’ve always known that the consequences of going too big on bets are stark, if only from the memorable losers of pop culture—Howard in Uncut Gems, Bernie in The Cooler, Giant in Mo’ Better Blues.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2024
Two tickets to see the punk band Uncut at Neumos.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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