Unrehearsed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unrehearsed
[ ˌʌnrɪˈhɜrst ]
acting
Not rehearsed or prepared in advance.
Synonyms
impromptu, off-the-cuff, spontaneous.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| unrehearsed |
When referring to something that was not practiced or prepared beforehand, often in performance contexts.
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| impromptu |
When something is done without any planning or preparation, often referring to speeches or social gatherings.
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| spontaneous |
When describing actions or events that happen naturally without being planned, often highlighting naturalness and genuine reactions.
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| off-the-cuff |
When referring to remarks or actions that are made or done spontaneously without preparation, often informal or conversational in tone.
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Examples of usage
- The actor's performance was so natural and unrehearsed that it felt like he was living the role in real time.
- The comedian's unrehearsed jokes had the audience in stitches.
Translations
Translations of the word "unrehearsed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não ensaiado
🇮🇳 अभ्यासहीन
🇩🇪 unvorbereitet
🇮🇩 tidak diperagakan
🇺🇦 непідготовлений
🇵🇱 nieprzygotowany
🇯🇵 リハーサルなし
🇫🇷 non répété
🇪🇸 no ensayado
🇹🇷 provasız
🇰🇷 리허설하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مكرر
🇨🇿 nezkoušený
🇸🇰 nepripravený
🇨🇳 未排练的
🇸🇮 nepripravljen
🇮🇸 óundirbúinn
🇰🇿 дайындалмаған
🇬🇪 გაუმზადებელი
🇦🇿 hazırlıqsız
🇲🇽 no ensayado
Etymology
The word 'unrehearsed' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'rehearsed' which comes from the Middle English 'rehercen' and Old French 'rehercier'. The concept of being unrehearsed has been valued in various art forms such as acting, improvisation, and comedy, where spontaneity and authenticity are key.
See also: rehearsal.