# uncut

/ˌənˈkət/ (US) · /ʌnkˈʌt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uncut
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun like 'version', 'edition', or 'film'.

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