uncredited
/ˌʌnˈkred.ɪ.tɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈkred.ɪ.t̬ɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈkre-di-təd/ (ame, mw)
uncredited — adjective
- uncreditedpositive
- more uncreditedcomparative
- most uncreditedsuperlative
1. not given public recognition by name for work, help, or a contribution you made
not given public recognition by name for work, help, or a contribution you made
Nkechi remained uncredited for the weeks of research she contributed to the report.
remain + uncredited + for + contribution
Bao wrote several key sections of the report but was left uncredited.
Devika translated the novel into Hindi, yet her name went uncredited in every edition.
Megan designed the company logo years ago, yet she remains uncredited on their website.
Beatriz mapped the entire gene sequence but remained uncredited for the discovery.
- unacknowledged
Broader in scope — can apply to feelings, facts, or situations as well as to people and their work.
- unrecognized
Emphasises a lack of public awareness or fame rather than the specific absence of a name credit.
- unsung
Carries a stronger emotional charge, suggesting heroic or admirable effort that deserved praise but never received it.
- unnamed
A neutral term — simply means the name was not given, without implying that recognition was deserved.
- credited
Directly opposite: given acknowledgement or praise by name for a contribution.
- acknowledged
Publicly recognised, often formally or in writing.
文法句型
uncredited + noun
be/remain/go/be left + uncredited
uncredited + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often carries a sense of unfairness — the person or their contribution deserved to be named. Frequently used with 'remain', 'go', or 'be left' to describe an ongoing state of being overlooked.
常見錯誤
2. not named in the official list of people who worked on a film, television progra
not named in the official list of people who worked on a film, television programme, or similar production
Reema worked as a script editor on the documentary but went uncredited.
uncredited in a film/TV production context
Sofia performed three songs in the film and was disappointed to be left uncredited.
The uncredited cameo by the famous actor surprised everyone in the cinema.
Mei spent months editing the series pilot, though her name remained uncredited.
Asher sang backing vocals on six tracks but his name remained uncredited in the album booklet.
文法句型
uncredited + noun (role, cameo, appearance)
be/go/remain + uncredited
uncredited + in + film/programme
用法筆記
Specific to film, television, radio, and music production. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is only about the formal on-screen or on-air credits list, while sense 1 covers any situation where a person's contribution goes unnamed.
3. not yet recorded as having been paid into a bank account, used of payments, depo
not yet recorded as having been paid into a bank account, used of payments, deposits, or sums of money
Chiara checked her balance and found the refund was still uncredited.
uncredited in banking context (payment not yet showing)
The uncredited deposit caused Noa to worry about whether the transfer had gone through.
An uncredited transfer of two thousand pounds left Minh checking the banking app every few hours.
Erik's monthly bank statement listed three uncredited cheques, each worth over four hundred pounds.
The night-shift supervisor rang customer service when his salary remained uncredited on the expected date.
- unrecorded
A broader accounting term — can refer to any transaction not yet entered into the books, not only bank deposits.
- unposted
A technical accounting term; 'unposted' means a transaction has been initiated but not yet finalised in the ledger.
文法句型
uncredited + noun (payment, deposit, amount, cheque)
be/remain + uncredited
用法筆記
Used only in banking and accounting. The subject is always a sum of money or a financial instrument, never a person. Distinguish from senses 1 and 2, which describe people or their creative work.