unscripted

adjective

Definition of unscriptednext
as in unrehearsed

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Recent Examples of unscripted On the unscripted side, Gold House has a digital series set to begin filming in New York City later this year. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 July 2026 The world is drowning in content; however, this opens a pathway for live, unscripted and emotionally charged content. — George Wells, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 On the unscripted side, high-profile bets like a live reboot of Star Search and the music competition Building the Band ended up being one-and-done. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 July 2026 In addition to those in Rhaenyra’s storyline, D’Arcy faced some unscripted challenges of their own. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unscripted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscripted
  1. unrehearsed
  2. impromptu
  3. extemporaneous
  4. improvisational
  5. spontaneous
  6. improvised
  7. unprepared
  8. spur-of-the-moment
Adjective
  • Tarr mixes professional and amateur performers, yet demands the same unrehearsed naturalism from each.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
  • However, Rowe flipped on the stand and claimed her interview was unrehearsed.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Definition of unrehearsed
Adjective
  • Spelling noted that Swank returned from an impromptu meeting with show producer Paul Waigner.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
  • Hansard was also the organizer behind what became known as the Christmas Eve Busk, impromptu performances on Grafton Street in Dublin to raise money for the homeless community.
    — Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of impromptu
Adjective
  • My first show was basically an hour of extemporaneous grief talk.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Examine norms like expecting eye contact, extemporaneous speaking and restrictions on movement, and ask whether those norms serve learning or simply serve familiarity.
    — Tracy King, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of extemporaneous
Adjective
  • This reflects the improvisational attitude that Pan, who has released several albums, first developed as a genre-defying musician and composer.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
  • Kiesler and his heirs envisioned architecture that would make the arts more available, provisional, improvisational, democratic, and participatory, more playful and less aloof.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of improvisational
Adjective
  • One approach is spontaneous; the other is designed to create continuity over years.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The convergence was striking, though not entirely spontaneous.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
Definition of spontaneous
Adjective
  • Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
  • Outside hospitals, temporary shelters and improvised morgues, relatives continue posting photographs and names of missing family members on social media, hoping someone might recognize them or provide information about their fate.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of improvised
Adjective
  • But the Dodgers did not want to be caught unprepared should a sudden injury arise to Rushing.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Not only do these caregivers end up feeling unprepared to take on the dual role, but balancing the costs of child care and senior care simultaneously is reshaping nearly every one of their financial decisions.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unprepared
Adjective
  • The unexpected weekend getaway While planning ahead is crucial during the busy summer months, some of the best memories come from those spur-of-the-moment trips.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Others, like Ceruto's client, who booked a spur-of-the-moment trip to Bali, are just lucky.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of spur-of-the-moment

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscripted. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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