unstructured

adjective

un·​struc·​tured ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd How to pronounce unstructured (audio)
: 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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Another key takeaway was that Snowflake’s unstructured data capabilities have strengthened, but there are still some gaps to address. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025 Its unstructured body is also easily foldable for storage and travel. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 The North Face is owned by VF Corp. The average American child today averages just seven minutes of unstructured outdoor play a day, with one in 10 not playing outside at all, according to The North Face. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 These robotic structures will be capable of performing safely in dynamic, unstructured environments. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unstructured

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unstructured was in 1936

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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

unstructured

adjective
un·​struc·​tured ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd How to pronounce unstructured (audio)
: lacking structure : not formally organized
unstructured psychological tests
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