uncut

adjective

un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
1
: not cut down or cut into
2
: not shaped by cutting
an uncut diamond
3
of a book : not having the folds of the leaves slit
4
: not abridged, curtailed, or expurgated
the film's uncut version
5
: not diluted or adulterated
uncut gin
uncut heroin

Examples of uncut in a Sentence

His hair was uncut but neat. the uncut version of the film
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Pieces included over 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds set in 18k gold. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 That means that these whiskeys are uncut and unfiltered (aside from removing barrel char) with the proof ranging from 110 to 130 for bourbon and 100 to 120 for rye. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2025 The potent potable is available to order online starting today in its uncut Black recipe, alongside White--a non-dairy latte, blended with oat milk. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 And the energy was New York, 100 percent pure and uncut, right off the streets. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncut

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncut was in the 14th century

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“Uncut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncut. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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uncut

adjective
un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not cut down or cut into
2
: not shaped by cutting
an uncut diamond
3
: not having the folds of the leaves slit
uncut books
4
: not shortened
an uncut text

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