unscripted

adjective

un·​script·​ed ˌən-ˈskrip-təd How to pronounce unscripted (audio)
: not following a prepared script

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.
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The unscripted exchange marked the latest episode in a yearslong war of words between Trump and Khan, who have frequently clashed over politics, identity, and leadership. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025 The game itself is unscripted and (somewhat) competitive. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 July 2025 They were replaced by unscripted programs, game shows, and—perhaps most surprisingly—a full-on charge into the world of live sports. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 The unscripted series brings singles to a villa in Fiji and follows their budding friendships and romances through various twists and challenges. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscripted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscripted was circa 1950

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscripted. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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