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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The mismatch tends to hit hardest when weekends are unstructured and rest-heavy while weekdays are rigid and high-demand.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Brands can now process millions of conversations, identify patterns in real time, and transform unstructured feedback into actionable strategy by enriching it with context from across the business — behavioral data, journey analytics, performance metrics, and product usage signals.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Home environments are highly unstructured and vary widely, requiring robots to navigate constantly changing, complex three-dimensional spaces.
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Many travelers blend the two — booking a short retreat at the start or end of a longer independent trip — to get both structured healing and unstructured exploration.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Brands can now process millions of conversations, identify patterns in real time, and transform unstructured feedback into actionable strategy by enriching it with context from across the business — behavioral data, journey analytics, performance metrics, and product usage signals.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Home environments are highly unstructured and vary widely, requiring robots to navigate constantly changing, complex three-dimensional spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Many travelers blend the two — booking a short retreat at the start or end of a longer independent trip — to get both structured healing and unstructured exploration.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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