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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Is the data clean and structured, or messy and unstructured?
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Without schedules or obligations, the family embraces an unstructured day built around meals shared and memories made.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Parents can also encourage kids to play outside and engage in more unstructured time to be social and develop their imaginations.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Without schedules or obligations, the family embraces an unstructured day built around meals shared and memories made.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Parents can also encourage kids to play outside and engage in more unstructured time to be social and develop their imaginations.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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unstructured
adjective
un·struc·tured
ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd
: lacking structure : not formally organized
unstructured psychological tests
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