Synonyms of off-the-cuff

off-the-cuff

adjective

ˈȯf-ṯẖə-ˈkəf 

as in impromptu

made or done without previous thought or preparation

having gotten into hot water with some unfortunate off-the-cuff remarks, the candidate now limits himself to his carefully prepared campaign speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impromptu
• improvisational
• improvised
• extemporaneous
• spur-of-the-moment
• unrehearsed
• extempore
• offhand
• extemporary
• unprepared
• unplanned
• informal
• unstudied
• unpremeditated
• unconsidered
• spontaneous
• offhanded
• ad hoc
• unauthorized
• ad-lib
• snap
• unscripted
• automatic
• down and dirty
• impulsive
• instinctive
• casual
• involuntary
• cursive
• ill-advised
• half-baked
• half-cocked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prepared
• rehearsed
• planned
• premeditated
• deliberate
• intentional
• considered
• intended
• premeditative

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of off-the-cuff

Such fluidity and variety of movement was encouraged under Vitor Pereira at Wolves, where Cunha was often the offensive inspiration with his technical quality and off-the-cuff style. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 June 2025

Her off-the-cuff and expletive-laden outburst inspires a standing ovation and dozens of women in the room to also remove their wigs. 9. —Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 May 2025

Sorry to go off-the-cuff, but I’ve never been asked that question. —Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 May 2025

Meanwhile, the effortlessly off-the-cuff rhythms of the script recall Richard Linklater’s conversational films with characters organically bonding and speaking their mind. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025