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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The public clouds have addressed this problem and have provided a solution through object storage, where most of their unstructured data is kept.
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Manosiz Bhattacharyya, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
If the garment is labeled as dry clean only but is an unstructured, unlined piece, such as a knitted sweater, it can be hand-washed.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
One particularly important application of machine learning is in the manipulation of unstructured environments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2024
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Manosiz Bhattacharyya, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
If the garment is labeled as dry clean only but is an unstructured, unlined piece, such as a knitted sweater, it can be hand-washed.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
One particularly important application of machine learning is in the manipulation of unstructured environments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2024
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unstructured
adjective
un·struc·tured
ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd
: lacking structure : not formally organized
unstructured psychological tests
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