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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

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Etymology

Origin of unscripted

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

Example Sentences

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He is famous for his high-tempo, frenetic and totally unscripted broadcasts that last anything from three to 11 hours.

From BBC

“The Traitors” is an unscripted competition for people who say they don’t watch reality TV.

From Salon

The Globes doesn’t have awards for other kinds of unscripted entertainment, such as reality TV shows.

From The Wall Street Journal

After last week’s premiere of Netflix’s “Run Away,” his latest project is an unscripted show that the author hosts, guiding viewers through real-life crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Henson has spent more than a decade working in unscripted television at multiple networks, most recently as head of unscripted content at NBC.

From The Wall Street Journal

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