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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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Many solutions focus on structured data, while some specialize in preparing unstructured data to compliantly accelerate GenAI success.
—Jesse Todd, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The unstructured format is part of the magic—raw, real, and unfiltered.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 July 2025
But patient data is often unstructured, and insights aren't always easy to glean—especially in specialties like oncology, where care records are particularly long and complex.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unstructured
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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