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uncensored

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈsɛnsɝd// UK //ʌnsˈɛnsəd// un·cen·sored

adj. not changed or hidden by an official group. You use this to describe books, movies, or news that show all the details, even the shocking ones.

adj. presented in its original form without the removal of material considered offensive, sensitive, or harmful. Often used to describe media or speech that has bypassed regulatory or editorial oversight.


SIMPLE

The documentary provides an uncensored look at the war.

CONTEXTUAL

The journalist released the uncensored footage to ensure the public saw the full extent of the event.

COMPLEX

By publishing the uncensored transcripts of the hearing, the committee aimed to provide total transparency despite the potentially damaging nature of the testimony.

Antonyms
Usage

Typically used as a predicative or attributive adjective to describe media, speech, or historical records.

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