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uncut

A2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnkˈʌt/

US

  • /ˌənˈkət/

Description

"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.

Examples

  1. 1

    Grass

    The field behind the school was covered in tall, uncut grass.

  2. 2

    Beard

    He kept his beard uncut all winter.

  3. 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. 4

    Full interview

    The interview was posted online uncut after viewers said the TV clip was misleading.

  5. 5

    Raw gemstones

    The museum displayed uncut diamonds next to the finished rings.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • uncutadjective