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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Two separate Monopoly projects are in the works (a feature take set up at Lionsgate and produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, and also an unscripted game show on Netflix). Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025 While listeners praised the unscripted, relatable moment, Poehler is also navigating backlash. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 The streamer bought — or traded, likely a haul of some brick and wood or a bunch of wheat — the rights to make movies, TV series, and unscripted series all based on the board game. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025 Couples can review the photo booth images and enjoy snippets of unscripted and unposed moments from the party. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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