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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Younger generations are reportedly less likely to socialize in person and less likely to enjoy, let alone voluntarily engage in, unscripted, spontaneous conversation. Linda-Marie Barrett september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025 At Freeform/Hulu, That Thrifting Show joins an unscripted slate that includes the Project Runway revival. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025 In a few short years since launching its unscripted lineup in Korea, Netflix has catapulted local reality and competition shows onto the worldwide stage. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 Streaming Next Gen Chef (Netflix): In the unscripted competition series, 21 of America’s most promising young chefs compete for a chance to be considered the leading chef of the next generation. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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