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 charity has urged people to help wildlife recover by planting more trees and shrubs, installing water butts to store rainwater and leaving areas of grass uncut.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Same with precut or packaged lettuce, which officials urged should be bought whole and uncut.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Under the skylight of a 10-foot industrial ceiling is a cold, foreboding blacksmith’s forge — which, on an active day, would heat up to 2,500 degrees — surrounded by uncut, conical metal templates awaiting manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 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
The cloth is uncut velvet in a deep burgundy, with ivory velvet at the lapels, shoulders, and waistcoat.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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