unstilted
- adjective
- /ʌnˈstɪltɪd/
- Her unstilted laughter put everyone at ease during the formal meeting.
Examples
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The interview was refreshingly unstilted, making the guest feel comfortable to share personal stories.
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He appreciated the unstilted tone of the conversation, which helped build trust.
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His speech was unstilted and engaging.
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The conversation felt very unstilted and friendly.
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Her conversation was so unstilted that everyone felt comfortable joining in.
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The actor's performance was unstilted, making the dialogue feel authentic and engaging.
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He spoke in an unstilted manner, which made the interview more enjoyable and relatable.
Synonyms
Not planned or practiced and seeming natural
Relaxed and informal in manner or style
Natural and simple in behavior, not formal or fake
Casual and friendly so people feel comfortable
Natural and easy without showing effort
A person who speaks and acts in an open, informal way that ignores social rules
Antonyms
How Natural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unstilted breaks into un- meaning 'not' and stilted, which comes from stilt, a long pole people use to walk above the ground. A person who speaks like they are on stilts sounds 'stiff' and 'unnatural', so unstilted means natural, relaxed, and not formal.