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 data extraction process that once took weeks can happen in minutes as AI agents connect to client systems, identify relevant transactions and transform unstructured data into audit-ready formats.
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Adam Bowen, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The unstructured design still provides enough shape for efficient packing, and the multiple zipper compartments allow easy organization.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
This agent is designed to identify and extract specific data and insights from unstructured content, for example to enable a procurement specialist to pull contract terms or an HR team to analyze employee survey data.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Adam Bowen, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The unstructured design still provides enough shape for efficient packing, and the multiple zipper compartments allow easy organization.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
This agent is designed to identify and extract specific data and insights from unstructured content, for example to enable a procurement specialist to pull contract terms or an HR team to analyze employee survey data.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unstructured
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“Unstructured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstructured. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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