Word
Definition
adj. a film or book that is exactly as it was made, with no parts removed. You use this when you want to see the full version without any censorship.
adj. referring to a film, book, or recording that has not been edited or censored. Often used to describe media that retains controversial or explicit content removed for general release.
Examples
“The director released an uncut version of the movie.”
“Fans of the horror genre often seek out the uncut editions of classic films to see the original special effects.”
“While the broadcast version was heavily edited for television standards, the uncut DVD release preserves the original narrative pacing and the director's uncompromising vision for the final act.”
Examples
simple
“The director released an uncut version of the movie.”
contextual
“Fans of the horror genre often seek out the uncut editions of classic films to see the original special effects.”
complex
“While the broadcast version was heavily edited for television standards, the uncut DVD release preserves the original narrative pacing and the director's uncompromising vision for the final act.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'version', 'edition', or 'film'.
Etymology
From Middle English unkut, uncutte, unkyt, unkutt, equivalent to un- + cut.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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QR code
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