unstructured
/ʌnˈstrʌktʃəd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈstrʌktʃərd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd/ (ame, mw)
unstructured — adjective
- unstructuredpositive
- more unstructuredcomparative
- most unstructuredsuperlative
1. not arranged or organized according to any plan or system, so that the parts or
not arranged or organized according to any plan or system, so that the parts or activities do not follow a clear order or recognizable pattern
The workshop had an unstructured format, so the discussion jumped between topics with no fixed agenda.
collocation: unstructured format / unstructured discussion
Vikram prefers unstructured time in the late afternoon, with no meetings or deadlines to follow.
The company's unstructured hiring process meant each manager asked completely different questions.
Rin found that unstructured note-taking worked well for creative brainstorming but not for exam revision.
- disorganized
more negative — suggests confusion or messiness rather than just absence of structure
- informal
broader — can mean friendly or relaxed rather than lacking structure specifically
- unplanned
focuses on absence of advance preparation rather than of system
- loose
less formal and suggests flexibility rather than total absence of organization
- structured
direct opposite — describes something with a clear plan or framework
- organized
describes arrangement according to a system
用法筆記
Often describes methods, systems, or situations that lack formal organization. The opposite is 'structured'.
常見錯誤
2. designed without a fixed or stiff shape, so the fabric hangs loosely on the body
designed without a fixed or stiff shape, so the fabric hangs loosely on the body instead of fitting closely or having a tailored outline
Lisa wore an unstructured linen jacket that fell softly over her shoulders without any padding.
fashion domain: unstructured jacket / unstructured blazer
The dress had an unstructured shape, with no darts or waistband to create a fitted form.
Harper bought several unstructured coats from the new collection because she dislikes stiff suits.
Sivan chose an unstructured cotton shirt that hung loosely from the shoulders.
- loose-fitting
can describe any garment that is not tight, whether or not it lacks shape
- unshaped
less common; implies absence of deliberate shaping
- baggy
more informal and suggests excess fabric rather than intentional design
- tailored
describes clothes shaped to fit the body closely
- structured
in fashion, describes garments with built-in shaping, padding, or stiff lining
用法筆記
This sense is specific to fashion and clothing. In other contexts the general meaning (sense 1) is far more common.