as in chaotic
having no definite or recognizable form
writes unstructured compositions that some people might not even regard as poems
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Recent Examples of unstructured
The robots are capable of navigating stairs, stabilizing under pressure, and operating in unstructured environments that earlier industrial robots couldn’t handle.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Leisurely weekend versions with plenty of unstructured free time built in, plus some more time-intensive chores.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through and the second half is an unstructured hangout session where teens can listen to music, complete an art project or play a variety of board, yard and video games.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's East Village Apartment When DiGerlando read about Carolyn's apartment, it was described as lively and unstructured.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Leisurely weekend versions with plenty of unstructured free time built in, plus some more time-intensive chores.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through and the second half is an unstructured hangout session where teens can listen to music, complete an art project or play a variety of board, yard and video games.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's East Village Apartment When DiGerlando read about Carolyn's apartment, it was described as lively and unstructured.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstructured
Adjective
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The ex-con who shot NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller to death during a chaotic Queens car stop was hit Monday with the maximum sentence of 115 years to life behind bars.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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With less than a year until Chicago’s next mayoral election and amid a growing field of prospective candidates, more city residents hold a dim view of incumbent Brandon Johnson than a positive one about his often-chaotic first term at City Hall, a new poll shows.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two small amorphous solar cells, similar to those found in calculators, form the main structure of the device.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Till now, generative AI’s impact on cyber security has been amorphous.—
Parmy Olson,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The collar gives it an elevated look beyond a plain T-shirt, and the dolman sleeves give a relaxed, flowy look without being shapeless.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The dress was designed with a shapeless, flowing silhouette, with sleeveless element and maxi hem.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Slowing and congealing the formless language of my thoughts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some of Hachette’s attempts at tweaking have not been taken onboard: There was some discussion of the magazine’s name (not surprising, since industry wisdom suggests that the big, useful magazine agencies like Publishers Clearinghouse will be turned off by something as formless as George).—
Rebecca Mead,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More than a hundred years after unformed marble passed through her hands and into human form, her works are at long last assembled together to speak as a kind of family.—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Davidson’s chat with Kelly has no structure, no segments, and no particular gimmick; and while none of that is required of a podcast, some sense of organization can help shape an otherwise-unformed snippet of conversation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here to sift through and, at times, the film’s editing leaves these individual’s offerings unshaped or unclear.—
Sarah-Tai Black,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2023
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Years ago, these yew shrubs were dishevelled & unshaped, so The Prince tasked his gardeners with creating their own intriguing topiary designs.—
Amy Mackelden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
14 Nov. 2020
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstructured. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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