unscripted

adjective

un·​script·​ed ˌən-ˈskrip-təd How to pronounce unscripted (audio)
Synonyms of unscriptednext
: not following a prepared script
a completely unscripted reaction

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.
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The company now has more than 25 scripted and unscripted projects in development with the likes of Netflix, Disney’s Onyx, MGM and Lionsgate, and with partners including Prologue and Futurific. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 The major talent agency will work with McGuire and McCabe to expand Soon beyond digital content, especially on YouTube, and into live events, film and TV, and especially documentary and unscripted programming. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 Within Italy’s unscripted sphere, the factual genre has seen the most significant growth, up 36% in terms of number of hours, with the number of domestic factual titles adapted from international formats doubling. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 Bajaria was initially hired in 2016 to help the streamer launch an unscripted division as well as licensing and studio co-productions. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unscripted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Nov. 2026.

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