scripted

Definitions

Written down in the form of a script, as for a play, movie, or broadcast.

Planned or controlled in a way that feels artificial or lacking spontaneity.

Examples

The politician's speech felt entirely scripted and lacked any genuine emotion.

Reality television shows are often criticized for being heavily scripted rather than spontaneous.

Synonyms

rehearsed planned staged choreographed prepared written formulaic

Antonyms

improvised spontaneous unscripted extemporaneous ad-lib natural unplanned