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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.


unscripted British  
/ ʌnˈskrɪptɪd /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of unscripted

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

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A24’s revenue has more than doubled in the past two years as it has increased the budgets of films it makes and expanded its businesses like unscripted television, music and theater.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

"You're a great leader. I say it to everybody," he declared in what appeared to be unscripted remarks.

From BBC May 14, 2026

“It’s fair to say people doubted SNL would work in the UK,” Phil Edgar Jones, Sky’s executive director for unscripted originals, said in a statement.

From MarketWatch May 7, 2026

FilmLA noted the overall contraction of the reality TV segment, as unscripted shows with premieres in the U.S. have declined by about 33% since 2022, according to research group Luminate.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 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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