1
[ adverb ] without prior preparation

Examples

"he spoke extemporaneously"

Related terms

ad-lib ad-lib ad-lib

2
[ adjective ] with little or no preparation or forethought

Examples

"his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment" "an extemporaneous piano recital" "an extemporary lecture" "an extempore skit" "an impromptu speech" "offhand excuses" "trying to sound offhanded and reassurin

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unprepared

3
[ adjective ] with little or no preparation or forethought

Examples

"ad-lib commentst" "an extemporaneous piano recital" "an extemporary lecture" "an extempore skit" "offhand excuses" "trying to sound offhanded" "an off-the-cuff toast" "a few unrehearsed comments"

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unprepared

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