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unstructured

adjective
un·​struc·​tured | \ ˌən-ˈstrÉ™k-chÉ™rd How to pronounce unstructured (audio) \

Definition of unstructured

: 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for unstructured

Synonyms

amorphous, formless, shapeless, unformed, unshaped

Antonyms

formed, shaped, shapen, structured

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Examples of unstructured in a Sentence

Unstructured play time is important for children. Her life is very unstructured.

Recent Examples on the Web

The groups are unstructured and open to all ages, genders and types of eating issues. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Cupertino/Sunnyvale calendar of events for the week of Aug. 23," 23 Aug. 2019 But Bea is good with unstructured time, too, and entertaining herself. Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE.com, "Jaclyn Smith Hopes Her Granddaughters Learn to Have 'Each Other's Backs' from Charlie’s Angels," 16 Aug. 2019 Today’s big data is noisy, unstructured, and dynamic rather than static. Jennifer Ouellette, Quanta Magazine, "The Mathematical Shape of Things to Come," 4 Oct. 2013 Studies have shown unstructured, outdoor exploratory and sensory experiences have enhancement benefits for the mind and body. Ron Seifer, sun-sentinel.com, "Got the grandkids? Try getting out into nature | Opinion," 9 Aug. 2019 This kept things fresh while still allowing plenty of unstructured time to kick back and relax at the resort. Mark Rogers, USA TODAY, "Taking a family vacation to Jamaica? 10 reasons to leave your all-inclusive resort," 29 July 2019 Unlike a neat and tidy factory, where robots can be programmed to undertake repetitive tasks without any surprises, decontaminating an old nuclear site requires the ability to operate in an unstructured environment. The Economist, "Cleaning up nuclear waste is an obvious task for robots," 20 June 2019 The groups are unstructured and open to all ages, genders and types of eating issues. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Cupertino/Sunnyvale calendar of events for the week of June 28," 28 June 2019 Much of the data is highly unstructured and difficult to parse — for example, taxonomic names and behavioral observations, which are sometimes subject to debate and revision. Quanta Magazine, "Imagining Data Without Division," 30 Sep. 2013

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First Known Use of unstructured

1936, in the meaning defined above

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unstructured

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unstructured

: not happening according to a plan : not organized or planned in a formal way

unstructured

adjective
un·​struc·​tured | \ ˌən-ˈstrÉ™k-chÉ™rd How to pronounce unstructured (audio) \

Medical Definition of unstructured

: lacking structure : not formally organized unstructured psychological tests

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