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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At Prisk Elementary, students have four periods of play a day, varying between structured and unstructured play to prod early childhood development — how to take a turn, how to invite play, how to accept that invitation, Hickox said.
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Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The following year, James and Carter were nominated for a Primetime Emmy award for unstructured reality program Becoming.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
But trying to do that on a team as unstructured and chaotic as Chicago has been is a massive gamble.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
At Prisk Elementary, students have four periods of play a day, varying between structured and unstructured play to prod early childhood development — how to take a turn, how to invite play, how to accept that invitation, Hickox said.
—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 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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