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Synonyms for off-the-cuff

  • adjective

Most common

ad-lib impromptu extemporaneous unrehearsed

All synonyms

Adjective

1. Impromptu — extemporaneous; without prior preparation; spontaneous; impromptu

off-hand, impromptu, extemporaneous, ad-lib, unrehearsed, improvised, off-handed, extempore, extemporary

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Extemporaneous; without prior preparation; spontaneous; impromptu.

    He made a few off-the-cuff remarks before launching into his prepared speech.

Example sentences

  • impromptu I called a few friends and we had an impromptu party.
  • extemporaneous The contestant delivered her extemporaneous speech with such gusto.

By length

9 letters
impromptu3, extempore
10 letters
improvised3
11 letters
unrehearsed3, extemporary
14 letters
extemporaneous

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (impromptu3 = 3 syllables).