uncut
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /ʌnkˈʌt/
US
- /ˌənˈkət/
Description
- Not trimmed
- in its natural state
- whole
- not edited
- complete
"Uncut" describes something that has not been cut, trimmed, or edited. An uncut diamond is still in its rough natural form, and uncut pages in an old book still have their original edges. The word is also common in film and video, where an uncut version includes material that was removed from the shorter or edited release.
The context matters. In physical objects, "uncut" often means whole and unchanged. In media, it usually means complete and not edited for length or content. In some contexts, especially when talking about the body, "uncut" can also mean not circumcised. In each case, the idea is that nothing has been removed.
The word "uncut" usually refers to something left in its original form because it has not been cut, trimmed, or edited. At its core, it suggests that nothing has been removed. This basic idea appears in several common areas of English, from physical objects to books, films, and informal conversation.
In the physical sense, "uncut" often describes something still whole or rough. An uncut diamond has not yet been shaped or polished. In older books, uncut pages or edges mean the paper has not been trimmed down evenly, and sometimes the pages may still be joined at the folds. In these cases, the word points to a natural or original state rather than a finished one.
In media, "uncut" means complete and not edited down. An uncut version of a film, interview, or recording includes material that was left out of a shorter release. Sometimes this means extra scenes, stronger language, or content removed for time, censorship, or audience standards. This is one of the most common modern uses of the word.
The word can also appear in personal or informal contexts. When used about the body, especially in casual speech, "uncut" can mean not circumcised. Because of that, the exact meaning depends on context. Overall, "uncut" suggests something original, whole, and left without removal or trimming.
Examples
- 1
Grass
The field behind the school was covered in tall, uncut grass.
- 2
Beard
He kept his beard uncut all winter.
- 3
Film version
The festival screened the uncut version of the director's first film.
Phrase
uncut version
the full version, without parts removed
- 4
Full interview
The interview was posted online uncut after viewers said the TV clip was misleading.
- 5
Raw gemstones
The museum displayed uncut diamonds next to the finished rings.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- uncutadjective