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

Synonyms

• amorphous
• formless
• shapeless
• unformed
• unshaped

Examples of unstructured in a Sentence

Unstructured play time is important for children.

Her life is very unstructured.

Recent Examples on the Web

Traditional analysis methods often fail to process unstructured data efficiently, but AI has transformed this landscape. —Hayk Ghukasyan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

The woven design of the fabric is an elevated upgrade to the classic pique polo in your closet to wear under an unstructured blazer with a matching pants, classic indigo jeans or even khaki shorts with a stellar pair of loafers to complete the look. —Adam Mansuroglu, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025

The product collection features a soft, heavyweight cotton T-shirt built with comfort and fit in mind; a midweight French terry fabric hoodie; and an unstructured club cap with a mid-depth design. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Undoubtedly, unstructured data is a multi-hundred billion dollar problem in healthcare; with the transition of hospitals and healthcare data to EMRs and digital systems over the last two decades, few solutions exist to collate all of this information and provide meaningful insights. —Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

unstructured

adjective

un·​struc·​tured ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd 

: lacking structure : not formally organized

unstructured psychological tests