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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In May, for instance, Prime Video India set a premiere date for its version of the reality series, marking the streamer’s biggest unscripted original to date. John Hopewell, Variety, 23 June 2025 Founded three years ago by Chernin, the global content studio has established itself as a production powerhouse spanning scripted, unscripted and documentary content. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 June 2025 Just like how the barrier has broken down between A-list actors appearing on film versus TV (see: every Taylor Sheridan drama), performers are now jumping a similar divide between scripted and unscripted. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025 For more than a decade, Sway In The Morning has been a cultural cornerstone—equal parts conversation, community, and unscripted magic. Okla Jones, Essence, 9 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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