unstructured
adjective
un·struc·tured
ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd 
: lacking structure or organization: such as
a
: not formally organized in a set or conventional pattern
an unstructured question
feel insecure in an unstructured situation
b
: not having a system or hierarchy typical of an organized society
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Unstructured play time is important for children.
Her life is very unstructured.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The winners will be those who build relatively structured AI workflows around unstructured systems.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Like at many silent retreat facilities, daily itineraries at Springwater are kept purposely unstructured, revolving around multiple 25-minute rounds of silent sitting meditation with seven minutes of walking in between.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
The loose, unstructured styling leans into the hair’s natural texture.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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unstructured
adjective
un·struc·tured
ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd
: lacking structure : not formally organized
unstructured psychological tests
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