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 show comes from Tresor Productions, the German unscripted production company owned by Keshet International. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 July 2025 The unscripted show will give fans a peek behind the curtain of life as partners and parents for the celebrity couple, who rekindled their romance in 2023. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 July 2025 Ben Samek, whose company Banijay has produced shows such as MasterChef and Below Deck, criticized Newsom's plan for failing to include unscripted TV productions within its purview. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025 Here are five key takeaways: From Peak to Plateau: A Market Coming Off the Boil, Not in Freefall The golden age of content glut is officially over but Europe’s scripted and unscripted sectors remain healthier than pre-pandemic levels. Callum McLennan, Variety, 30 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 13 Jul. 2025.

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