Uncensored
ʌnˈsɛnsərd
Definitions
Not having been subjected to censorship; not officially suppressed or restricted.
ʌnˈsɛnsərd
Not subject to censorship.
The website features uncensored content that may be shocking to some viewers.
💡 Simply: Imagine a book or movie that hasn't had anything cut out or changed by someone in charge. It's the 'real deal,' telling the whole story without any restrictions.
👶 For kids: When something is 'uncensored,' it means nobody has changed or taken out any parts of it.
More Examples
He preferred reading uncensored accounts of the war.
The author released an uncensored version of their novel.
How It's Used
"The newspaper published an uncensored account of the events."
"The politician demanded an uncensored speech to the public."
"The artist's uncensored artwork caused controversy."
From un- (not) + censored (past participle of censor, from Latin censor, an official who examines books, plays, etc., for objectionable content).
The term 'uncensored' has been used since the rise of mass media and the desire for freedom of speech and expression, particularly in political and artistic contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a free newspaper, not controlled by a government.