Synonyms of off-the-cuff

off-the-cuff

adjective

ˈȯf-ṯẖə-ˈkəf 

as in impromptu

made or done without previous thought or preparation

having gotten into hot water with some unfortunate off-the-cuff remarks, the candidate now limits himself to his carefully prepared campaign speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impromptu
• improvisational
• improvised
• extemporaneous
• spur-of-the-moment
• unrehearsed
• extempore
• offhand
• extemporary
• unprepared
• unplanned
• informal
• unstudied
• unpremeditated
• unconsidered
• spontaneous
• offhanded
• ad hoc
• unauthorized
• ad-lib
• snap
• unscripted
• automatic
• down and dirty
• impulsive
• instinctive
• casual
• involuntary
• cursive
• ill-advised
• half-baked
• half-cocked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prepared
• rehearsed
• planned
• premeditated
• deliberate
• intentional
• considered
• intended
• premeditative

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of off-the-cuff

Much of the success is owed to Russell’s immaculate lead performance, deftly blending momentous intimations via the smallest gestures, before turning on a dime to deliver big, boisterous, off-the-cuff outbursts. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024

It’s also too rehearsed to make a lasting impression on someone who, like Rogan, is interested in off-the-cuff remarks and visceral reactions. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024

In some ways, Clemente Bar began with a simple, perhaps even off-the-cuff, comment between close friends. —Kristen Tauer, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024

However, the funniest lines delivered are mostly just their off-the-cuff quips. —Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024