uncensored

Uncensored is a descriptor used to indicate that material has been released without the removal or alteration of content by editors, censors, or platform moderation. It generally implies that previously restricted or shortened elements, such as explicit scenes, strong language, or graphic violence, appear in their original form. The term is often used as a marketing label rather than a formal rating, and it can apply to films, television, music videos, video games, and online videos. It is distinct from terms like "unrated" or "director's cut." Unrated indicates a lack of formal rating decision by a ratings board, while uncensored focuses on the absence of censorship or edits. A director's cut or extended version may be uncensored, but not always; edits can be made for artistic reasons rather than censorship, and some released versions may still be censored.

In practice, "uncensored" is most common in periods or markets with stricter censorship or in releases aimed at adult audiences. It is also used in fan and parody contexts. Platforms may limit or age-gate content labeled as uncensored, or remove it to comply with laws and policies. The label can be controversial, sometimes perceived as sensationalist or misleading if the material was not subject to censorship in all jurisdictions or if it primarily expands on minor details rather than substantive changes.