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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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Teams buried in unstructured data—or spending more time maintaining automation than benefiting from it—are also ready for a rethink.
—Andrew Siemer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tara Griepenburg and Christina Gorini both have 7-year-olds who wanted more unstructured summers.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Lindner added that children need unstructured time to build emotional resilience and social skills.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 15 Sep. 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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