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.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
That means less space for comedies, dramas and unscripted shows, which could squeeze some marginally performing series out.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Love Is Blind is arguably Netflix’s biggest unscripted hit and is currently in its 10th season.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
That acquisition will put CBS News and CNN under the same corporate umbrella, along with networks like Discovery Channel and Food Network that rely heavily on unscripted programming.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscripted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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