diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 355b61edf..f1e05590c 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ VERIFIC_LINEFILE_INCLUDES_LOOPS := 1
 
 # python wrappers
 ENABLE_PYOSYS := 1
-PYOSYS_USE_UV := 1
+PYOSYS_USE_UV := 0
 
 # other configuration flags
 ENABLE_GCOV := 0