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
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Unstructured play time is important for children.
Her life is very unstructured.
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Muqsit Ashraf, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
Together, these solutions turn unstructured comment data into strategic marketing intelligence, helping brands enhance audience engagement and refine their marketing strategies.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Building on these capabilities, financial leaders can leverage these systems to analyze vast amounts of structured and unstructured data in real time.
—Vall Herard, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 5 May. 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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