unstructured

American  

[uhn-struhk-cherd] / ʌnˈstrʌk tʃərd /

adjective

1. lacking a clearly defined structure or organization.

   an unstructured conference; an unstructured school environment.

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unstructured British  

/ ʌnˈstrʌktʃəd /

adjective

1. without formal structure or systematic organization

2. without a preformed shape; (esp of clothes) loose; untailored

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Etymology

Origin of unstructured

First recorded in 1940–45; un- ¹ + structured

Example Sentences

In that traditional view, the genome remained largely unstructured until it "woke up" and initiated its genetic program.

From Science Daily

Because condensates behave like liquids that can fuse, flow, and quickly exchange components, scientists long believed they were simple, unstructured droplets.

From Science Daily

When configured properly, the same ingredients can deliver stronger effects with lower toxicity compared to unstructured mixtures.

From Science Daily

You can see why, but a gambler would have gone with Van der Merwe in the hope that Scotland can create the kind of unstructured mayhem that could see him reborn.

From BBC

Rousseau’s unfinished, unstructured “Reveries” resembles the herbarium in which he gathered a botanical record of his daily walks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• disorganized
• unregulated