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
Examples of unstructured in a Sentence
Unstructured play time is important for children.
Her life is very unstructured.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
These use machine learning to analyze thousands of data points in seconds, drawing from MLS records, tax rolls, deeds, and unstructured data such as property photos and listing descriptions.
—Geoff Green, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Comfort—and spending more time in relaxed settings in loungewear—has fueled this rise of softer, unstructured lingerie styles, while a nostalgic return to early-aughts glamour is bringing push-up bras back into the mix.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Start with small doses of boredom and work up to longer stretches of unstructured time.
—Margaret Murray, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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