Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Not having been credited, as on a ledger.
  • adjective Not having been accorded due recognition.

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  • adjective Unacknowledged.
  • adjective Not believed.
  • adjective media Not appearing in the credits.

Etymologies

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un- +‎ credited

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Examples

  • Rich, that is to say independent; unmarried, that is to say unattached; free to come and go, he stood high up in that great army of the czar's, which I call the uncredited diplomatic corps, because the phrase "secret service" always puts into my mind a picture of the wild-eyed, bearded anarchist, whom I most heartily detest.

    Man on the Box Harold MacGrath 1901

  • According to IMDB, Moore "chose to remain uncredited for her role."

    Eagle Eye review 2008

  • This "uncredited" role has turned into something quite unexpected.

    The Tail Section » TheTailsection Talks to Dr. Marvin Candle 2007

  • Do you have any idea why people like Ramona Fradon, John Calnan and others show as "uncredited" when you click save page?

    DC Database - Recent changes [en] Slimybug 2010

  • Do you have any idea why when you type in the names of certain comics professionals such as John Calnan, Ramona Fradon, Milt Snappin, etc. and click save page they show up on the template as 'uncredited'?

    DC Database - Recent changes [en] Mrblonde267 2010

  • Well, if you don't count her "uncredited" appearance in

    ImNotObsessed.com CapturingLife 2010

  • Do you have any idea why when you type in the names of certain comics professionals such as John Calnan, Ramona Fradon, Milt Snappin, etc. and click save page they show up on the template as 'uncredited'?

    DC Database - Recent changes [en] Slimybug 2010

  • I've seen John Calnan's name on other pages, so "uncredited" is not generated every single time.

    DC Database - Recent changes [en] Slimybug 2010

  • I've seen John Calnan's name on other pages, so "uncredited" is not generated every single time.

    DC Database - Recent changes [en] Mrblonde267 2010

  • Do you have any idea why people like Ramona Fradon, John Calnan and others show as "uncredited" when you click save page?

    DC Database - Recent changes [en] Mrblonde267 2010

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