uncredited

adjective

un·​cred·​it·​ed ˌən-ˈkre-di-təd How to pronounce uncredited (audio)
: not credited
especially : not given credit, recognition, or acknowledgement
a negotiator whose contributions have gone uncredited
: not named or acknowledged in the list of people contributing to a performance (as in a film)
an uncredited actor
an uncredited appearance

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Her Miss Universe appearance not only landed her a contract with Universal but also an uncredited role in the 1956 Western, Pillars of the Sky. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 3 July 2025 Quint's monologue about the U.S.S. Indianapolis − supposedly an uncredited contribution by screenwriter John Milius − was based on a real incident. Jim Beckerman, USA Today, 16 June 2025 Alex — who is only seen from behind — is played in an uncredited cameo by Kate McKinnon, Deadline reported. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 His character first joined the show in season 1, episode 6 in an uncredited appearance before ultimately becoming a major player and appearing in 57 episodes, per IMDb. Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncredited

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncredited was in 1586

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“Uncredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncredited. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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