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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According to several studies, approximately 80–90 percent of the world's organizational data is stored as unstructured data in documents, much of it locked away in formats that resist easy extraction.
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In a world where kids are surrounded by tablets, smartphones, and gaming consoles from birth, finding a balance between healthy media consumption, unstructured play, reading, and more is becoming increasingly challenging for parents.
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Asaf Kochan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
According to several studies, approximately 80–90 percent of the world's organizational data is stored as unstructured data in documents, much of it locked away in formats that resist easy extraction.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
In a world where kids are surrounded by tablets, smartphones, and gaming consoles from birth, finding a balance between healthy media consumption, unstructured play, reading, and more is becoming increasingly challenging for parents.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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