UNREHEARSED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unrehearsed

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈhərst

Definition of unrehearsed

as in impromptu

made or done without previous thought or preparation an unrehearsed speech of thanks

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Recent Examples of unrehearsed Funnily enough, Alexis can’t tell you what those unforced, unrehearsed words were. — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025 Unlike offline reality, where spontaneous and unrehearsed human expression is not only possible but inevitable, a life online is always reminded of its own artifice. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2025 For over a decade Open Group has been creating unrehearsed situations, performative films, and spatial experiments. — Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 Format this as conversational language that sounds unrehearsed. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrehearsed

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Adjective

Or maybe Pitt simply wanted to get his Jack London on, traipsing throughout gorgeous natural terrain and ruffling his co-star’s fur in between fending off feral wolves and navigating impromptu whitewater rafting trips sans the raft.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
In Milan, and elsewhere in Italy, there’s an abundance of gourmet stores selling prepared foods that allow everyone, including visitors without kitchens, the ability to serve an exquisite, impromptu meal.

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of impromptu

Adjective

With no clear guidance, haphazard and improvised efforts by companies to clean the homes left 6 in 10 residences still unsafe.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
As Yusuf helps Abu Khalil with his historical reenactment and builds his public profile through social media, the three become an improvised family.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of improvised

Adjective

The 28-year-old QB has succeeded when supported by consistent line play, yet also boasts improvisational skills that set him apart from many NFL starters.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Tsepetis’s improvisational approach to hospitality creates a home-away-from-home warmth that keeps many of his guests returning, year after year.

— Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

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