# uncensored

/ənˈsɛnsɝd/ (US) · /ʌnsˈɛnsəd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uncensored
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The documentary provides an uncensored look at the war.
- The journalist released the uncensored footage to ensure the public saw the full extent of the event.
- By publishing the uncensored transcripts of the hearing, the committee aimed to provide total transparency despite the potentially damaging nature of the testimony.

## Usage notes

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

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