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 show has been the rare new unscripted format to break through in recent years. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2026 As a creator and somebody who is in the unscripted world, what has your take been on social media taking over Hollywood? — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 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 What began years ago as an exercise in confronting Khare’s personal fears has since evolved into what may be the single most ambitious independent production in unscripted entertainment. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 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

Rhymes for unscripted

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscripted. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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