unscripted

adjective

un·​script·​ed ˌən-ˈskrip-təd 

: not following a prepared script

a completely unscripted reaction

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.

Recent Examples on the Web

The show premiered on March 26 and marked Cooper’s first foray into unscripted television. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

However, Love Overboard did not garner the same level of attention as some of Hulu’s other unscripted originals, including The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Kardashians and Vanderpump Villa. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Love Overboard was Call Her Daddy host Cooper’s first foray into unscripted television. — Peter White, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Kall argued debates serve as a rare test of how candidates respond to unscripted questions and pressure. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unscripted

• conscripted
• encrypted
• scripted