uncircumcised

4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for uncircumcised, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Of a penis or a man: still having the foreskin, because it has not been surgically removed.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

natural

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

intact

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

gentile heathen

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Of a penis or a man: still having the foreskin, because it has not been surgically removed.

“Most men in Europe are uncircumcised.”

intact natural

Opposites

circumcised cut

2. adjective archaic

In biblical and older religious language, not belonging to the covenant community of Israel; by extension, heathen or spiritually unreceptive.

“The prophet condemned the people for their uncircumcised hearts.”

gentile heathen

How to use uncircumcised

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Neutral and clinical; the standard term in medical settings. Uncut is the informal equivalent.

Etymology

From un- 'not' plus circumcise, from Latin circumcidere 'to cut around'.

Full origin of uncircumcised →

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between circumcised and uncircumcised?

A circumcised penis has had the foreskin surgically removed, so the head is permanently exposed. An uncircumcised penis still has its foreskin, which covers the head and can be drawn back. The words describe anatomy only, not hygiene or health.

Is uncut the same as uncircumcised?

Yes. Uncut is the informal everyday word for uncircumcised, and cut is the informal word for circumcised. Both pairs mean exactly the same thing, but uncut and cut are casual and appear mostly in conversation, dating profiles and online forums.

How do you pronounce uncircumcised?

Four syllables: un-SUR-kum-syzd, with the stress on the second syllable. The final -ised rhymes with 'sized'.

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