unrehearsed

adjective

un·​re·​hearsed ˌən-ri-ˈhərst How to pronounce unrehearsed (audio)
: not practiced or prepared : not rehearsed : spontaneous
an honest and unrehearsed response
a performance that was largely unrehearsed

Examples of unrehearsed in a Sentence

an unrehearsed speech of thanks
Recent Examples on the Web The unrehearsed aspect of the musical segments only adds to the pleasure. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2024 The performances in that movie are raw, fiery and seemingly unrehearsed (even though some required as many as 50 takes to satisfy the perfectionist first-time filmmaker), introducing a new kind of realism to screen acting. Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024 Some Democratic aides are downplaying the severity of the night, comparing it to President Barack Obama’s first debate against Mitt Romney in 2012, where Obama appeared unprepared and unrehearsed. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 The live format and unrehearsed, off-beat interactions produced something TV hadn’t seen in a while — something bracingly alive with chaotic (and comedic) possibility. Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrehearsed 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrehearsed was in the 15th century

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“Unrehearsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrehearsed. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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