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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However, recess is often chaotic and unstructured.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
There are many different search tools that can be used for a RAG system—and many companies use a hybrid approach that combines vector databases, particularly for unstructured documents, as well as more traditional keyword search or even old-fashioned Boolean search.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
However, recess is often chaotic and unstructured.
—Jordan Brackett, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
But—this unstructured time is also an opportunity for your kids to bicker, complain about not having anything to do, and generally prompt parents to count down the hours until January 2!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 12 Jan. 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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