unstudied

adjective

un·​stud·​ied ˌən-ˈstə-dēd 

: not studied: such as

a

: not acquired by study

b

: not forced : not done or planned for effect

Synonyms

• ad hoc
• ad-lib
• down and dirty
• extemporaneous
• extemporary
• extempore
• impromptu
• improvisational
• improvised
• off-the-cuff
• offhand
• offhanded
• snap
• spur-of-the-moment
• unconsidered
• unplanned
• unpremeditated
• unprepared
• unrehearsed

Examples of unstudied in a Sentence

She moved with an unstudied grace.

has an unstudied effervescence that is rare in show business

Recent Examples on the Web

Though a few other caterpillar venoms have been studied at least a little, most remain almost entirely unstudied—and medicine may be missing out. —Bob Holmes, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025

And while the researchers are quick to warn about the unstudied risks of relying too heavily on this technology, the study shows that there's both demand and benefit there. —New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025

Though a few other caterpillar venoms have been studied at least a little, most remain almost entirely unstudied, says Walker—and medicine may be missing out. —Bob Holmes, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025

My robes and caftans from the brand are among my most treasured pieces with their unstudied, easy elegance. —Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unstudied

• bloodied
• muddied
• studied

Kids Definition

unstudied

adjective

un·​stud·​ied ˌən-ˈstəd-ēd 

ˈən-

: not studied or planned with a certain effect in mind : natural, unforced

moved with an unstudied grace