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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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Hundreds of people waiting to deliver 60 seconds of unstructured testimony is inefficient for residents and unhelpful for policymakers.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
These places send a clear message about how kids — and unstructured outdoor play — fit into Swedish society.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
Often advertised on Facebook or through other social media, the free meetings are open to everyone and focus on informal, unstructured conversation about mortality.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 9 May. 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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