unscripted

American  

[uhn-skrip-tid] / ʌnˈskrɪp tɪd /

adjective

1. not scripted; lacking a script.

   an unscripted idea for a movie.

2. Informal. that has not been planned for or anticipated.

   an unscripted interruption of the speech.

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unscripted British  

/ ʌnˈskrɪptɪd /

adjective

1. (of a speech, play, etc) not using or based on a script

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Etymology

Origin of unscripted

First recorded in 1940–45; un- ¹ + script + -ed ²

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

unscripted

Ironically, the format’s one unscripted moment came from the audience.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

LA local news stations regularly break into live programming to broadcast high-speed police pursuits from the air, fly over wildfires and show accidents, protests, and holiday traffic jams in often unscripted, real-time aerials.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

The thought of being on an unscripted show and having somebody watch me and letting them see all of my quirks—terrifies me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

They plan to launch in the late summer and have already announced unscripted deals and a partnership with BET.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Cressida wants to do unscripted interviews with Gale and me throwing light on our demolished city.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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