unscripted

adjective

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

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.
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One week before Todd and Julie were pardoned and released from prison, Lifetime greenlit a new unscripted series focused on the Chrisleys. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025 What’s unfolding now is real, unscripted, and could change at any moment. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 July 2025 Netflix has renewed Squid Game: The Challenge, the unscripted version of the dystopian Korean hit, for a third season ahead of the launch of Season 2. Peter White, Deadline, 10 July 2025 The Peacock unscripted dating series, hosted by Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix, centers around a group of contestants developing romantic connections in a luxurious Fijian villa. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscripted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jul. 2025.

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