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.
Recent Examples on the Web It’s been an interesting few years for the now-staple of unscripted television. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024 Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has set two new unscripted series at Netflix via her and Prince Harry’s Archewell Productions banner, which is under an overall deal at the streamer. Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024 Smith suggested sales companies without a base or team in London would benefit from MIP’s expertise and that the unscripted and kids television communities, which attend MIPTV but not the London Screenings, may be enticed to attend. Liza Foreman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024 The global media company is dedicated to representing the voices of Black artists and people of color, both through scripted and unscripted projects. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024 That’s because their split, first made public last summer, has now fueled not one but two seasons of unscripted programming. Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Wade had been head of unscripted and alternative programming for Fox Broadcasting when he was tapped to succeed Charlie Collier, who left to take the reins of Roku Media. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024 Then, in unscripted remarks, the president turned to the justices. USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024 The new division will focus on developing content for documentaries, original scripted and unscripted television, feature films and short-form content. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2024

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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