unstructured

adjective

un·​struc·​tured ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd How to pronounce unstructured (audio)
: 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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Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unstructured was in 1936

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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

unstructured

adjective
un·​struc·​tured ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd How to pronounce unstructured (audio)
: lacking structure : not formally organized
unstructured psychological tests
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