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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Building on these capabilities, financial leaders can leverage these systems to analyze vast amounts of structured and unstructured data in real time.
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Vall Herard, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This will also likely give you more comfort to fade your presence and oversight of your children’s outdoor play, giving them even more benefit of the freedom of unstructured time without an adult!
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 4 Apr. 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, 2 Apr. 2025
The result is that children today are busier than ever, often with activities that deprive them of valuable unstructured time.
—Theo Wolf, Contributor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Vall Herard, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This will also likely give you more comfort to fade your presence and oversight of your children’s outdoor play, giving them even more benefit of the freedom of unstructured time without an adult!
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 4 Apr. 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, 2 Apr. 2025
The result is that children today are busier than ever, often with activities that deprive them of valuable unstructured time.
—Theo Wolf, Contributor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 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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