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improvised

American  
[im-pruh-vahyzd] / ˈɪm prəˌvaɪzd /

adjective

  1. made or said without previous preparation.

    an improvised skit.

    Synonyms:
    unprepared, unrehearsed, unpremeditated

Synonym Usage

See extemporaneous.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of improvised

First recorded in 1830–40; improvise + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Improvised rationing systems, from QR codes to manually assembled lists, popped up across Russia, in a reminder of Soviet-style privations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The Improvised Shakespeare Company begins every show by asking the audience for the title of a new play they’d like to see.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2022

Improvised bits of modern dialogue and a variety of acting styles give the productions a sense of a particularly collaborative rehearsal process.

From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2022

Nov. 26-27 ‘Cookin’ With Gas Holiday Edition’ Improvised comedic sketches based on audience suggestions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2021

Be content, O France, with this Improvised Commune, such as it is!

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

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