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
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From unrehearsed bits to powerful speeches, here are the most memorable moments from this year's SAG Awards By Brendan Le, Andrea Lavinthal, and Katy Draper Comments The 2025 SAG Awards were a resounding success, all the way from the red carpet to the ceremony stage. Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 This crossfire of looks reads so unrehearsed that when their gazes do meet, it feels charged with tension. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 His questions were clearly prepared, but his delivery seemed unrehearsed. Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025 And, unrehearsed, Rogers sang the morose song of past love and played the piano, a real treat for fans who've been following her for the past decade. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unrehearsed

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 13 Mar. 2025.

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