unpremeditated
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Unpremeditated words poured from him; words out of deeps in him of which up to that moment he was unconscious.
From The Deaves Affair by Footner, Hulbert
Unpremeditated, un-prē-med′i-tā-ted, adj. not planned beforehand, not previously thought of.—adj.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Unpremeditated is graver and more formal, denoting absolute want of preparation, but is rather too heavy a word to be applied to such apt, ready utterance as is generally designated by impromptu.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
Unpremeditated art it is not: indeed it is craft rather than art; for Art demands a larger share of soul-expenditure than Pulci could afford.
From Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett by Hewlett, Maurice Henry
"Unpremeditated, of course, I conclude," said Fagan, still endeavoring to lead him on to some explanation.
From Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience by Lever, Charles James
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