unrehearsed
adjective
un·re·hearsed
ˌən-ri-ˈhərst 
: not practiced or prepared : not rehearsed : spontaneous
an honest and unrehearsed response
a performance that was largely unrehearsed
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Examples of unrehearsed in a Sentence
an unrehearsed speech of thanks
Recent Examples on the Web
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.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
There are moments at home (her tastefully extravagant Vegas mansion) that are clearly unrehearsed — like anytime Celine interacts with her twin teenage sons.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 June 2024
As unrehearsed as Wiig’s performances seemed on SNL, Michaels says, there was meticulous preparation behind them.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
To anyone else, the embrace between Mr. Kelce and Ms. Swift looked like a tender, unrehearsed moment celebrating the culmination of a monthslong journey.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
Then came the unrehearsed and classic cadence-call finish, one that will forever be his signature call and Zenyatta’s moment.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
Are your hilarious eyebrow-raising looks directly into camera unrehearsed?
—Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
The short recording of a verse in English, unrehearsed and something of a surprise for Gilberto, launched her to international superstardom, with the album going on to win four Grammys.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 6 June 2023
The content is completely unrehearsed, just like live improv theater, and the combination of suggestions from the listeners and creative choices from the performers can be totally unpredictable.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 12 May 2023
Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
There are moments at home (her tastefully extravagant Vegas mansion) that are clearly unrehearsed — like anytime Celine interacts with her twin teenage sons.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 June 2024
As unrehearsed as Wiig’s performances seemed on SNL, Michaels says, there was meticulous preparation behind them.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
To anyone else, the embrace between Mr. Kelce and Ms. Swift looked like a tender, unrehearsed moment celebrating the culmination of a monthslong journey.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
Then came the unrehearsed and classic cadence-call finish, one that will forever be his signature call and Zenyatta’s moment.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
Are your hilarious eyebrow-raising looks directly into camera unrehearsed?
—Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
The short recording of a verse in English, unrehearsed and something of a surprise for Gilberto, launched her to international superstardom, with the album going on to win four Grammys.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 6 June 2023
The content is completely unrehearsed, just like live improv theater, and the combination of suggestions from the listeners and creative choices from the performers can be totally unpredictable.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 12 May 2023
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“Unrehearsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrehearsed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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