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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Mental health concerns are widespread, especially within unscripted television production. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025 That’s what the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry always delivered: unscripted drama that promised nothing but extreme passion. Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025 Nearly 90% of the TV workforce (those in broadcasting, unscripted, TV drama and commercials) feel their work is precarious. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025 Lopez has largely focused on unscripted television in his career, serving as a host, reporter, and correspondent on shows like Entertainment Tonight, America's Best Dance Crew, The X Factor, and Extra, but that doesn't mean he's left the sitcom world behind. EW.com, 20 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2025.

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