Unprompted

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈprɑmptɪd/

Definitions of unprompted

adjective describing a behavior or action that is done without being prompted or encouraged

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled unprompted when she saw her favorite dessert.

A2 The dog wagged its tail unprompted as soon as its owner walked in the door.

B1 The student raised their hand unprompted to answer the teacher's question.

B2 The actor delivered the line unprompted, impressing the director with their improvisation.

C1 The politician's apology seemed unprompted, leading many to question its sincerity.

C2 Her unprompted act of kindness towards a stranger left a lasting impact on both of them.

Examples of unprompted in a Sentence

formal The student's answer was unprompted during the class discussion.

informal She just started talking about her trip to Europe unprompted.

slang He spilled the beans about the surprise party unprompted.

figurative The flowers bloomed unprompted, a sign of nature's beauty.

Grammatical Forms of unprompted

• past tense: unprompted
• plural: unprompteds
• comparative: more unprompted
• superlative: most unprompted
• present tense: unprompt
• future tense: will unprompt
• perfect tense: has unprompted
• continuous tense: is unprompting
• singular: unprompted
• positive degree: unprompted
• infinitive: to unprompt
• gerund: unprompting
• participle: unprompted

Origin and Evolution of unprompted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unprompted' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lack of' and the word 'prompted' which comes from the Latin word 'promptus' meaning 'brought forth, ready'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe actions or responses that were not influenced or suggested by external factors, the word 'unprompted' has evolved to also imply actions or responses that are spontaneous, voluntary, or done without being asked.