unstudied
1
6.4
- adjective
- /ʌnˈstʌdɪd/
:
espontáneo
- She spoke with unstudied grace, making her audience feel at ease during the event.
Examples
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I have a talent, you see, for delivering these very delicate compliments with an unstudied air.
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The artist's unstudied style captivated the audience, making each performance feel fresh and spontaneous.
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But I try to give them as unstudied an air as possible.
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He was still talking, and his movements were unstudied, but I knew that he took care never to touch that spot.
Academic text (2008) -
There had been nothing to freedom back then, and he could see it in those pictures: his eyes as open and his smiles as unstudied as the frank expression on his face in the Courier-Journal.
Fiction book (1997) -
At the rubies part, Gwyn nodded, her black hat moving up and down with an unstudied elegance, a metaphor she could comprehend.
Fiction book (1990) -
They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, and though I do sometimes amuse myself with arranging such little elegant compliments, I always wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible.
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His remarks were unstudied and genuine, reflecting his true feelings about the topic.
Synonyms
187
4.2
Happening naturally without planning or outside cause
37
6.3
Done or said without preparation
25
3.5
Happening by chance without getting ready first
13
5.3
Not planned in writing and done while people speak or act
10
7.2
Made or done without planning, using what is on hand
7
5.3
Not planned or practiced before
5
7.5
Happening on its own without being asked or wanted
3
7.2
Said or done without planning beforehand
2
7.5
Happening without being planned or thought about first
2
9.1
Said or done without preparation on the spot
2
6.2
Done without being asked
1
4.6
Made quickly using what is available
1
7.7
Happens without planning, often on the spot
1
7.4
Said or done without preparation
1
3.9
Not planned or put on paper in advance
Appearing natural and not forced
Not planned or done on purpose
Speech or action that feels natural and not planned
Happening without much planning
Not arranged on purpose and showing natural, real feelings
Natural and relaxed rather than stiff or formal
Antonyms
How Natural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unstudied is made of un- meaning 'not' and study meaning 'careful thought' or 'practice', so it can describe something that is 'not planned' and feels natural. That's why an unstudied smile or movement looks open and easy.