unstructured

/ʌnˈstrʌktʃəd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈstrʌktʃərd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd/ (ame, mw)

unstructured — 形容詞

  • unstructuredpositive
  • more unstructuredcomparative
  • most unstructuredsuperlative

1. not arranged or organized according to any plan or system, so that the parts or

1.形容詞B2
釋義

無結構的

缺乏明確計畫或組織方式的

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

例句

The workshop had an unstructured format, so the discussion jumped between topics with no fixed agenda.

這場工作坊採用非常無結構的形式,討論在沒有固定議程的情況下隨意跳轉主題。

collocation: unstructured format / unstructured discussion

Vikram prefers unstructured time in the late afternoon, with no meetings or deadlines to follow.

Vikram 喜歡下午有一段無結構的自由時間,不必參加會議或趕截止期限。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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

The class was unstructured without any students.
The class was unstructured, with no fixed lesson plan or timetable.
💡'unstructured' describes lack of organization, not lack of people.

2. designed without a fixed or stiff shape, so the fabric hangs loosely on the body

2.形容詞B2
釋義

無定形的

衣服寬鬆無固定形狀的

designed without a fixed or stiff shape, so the fabric hangs loosely on the body instead of fitting closely or having a tailored outline

例句

Lisa wore an unstructured linen jacket that fell softly over her shoulders without any padding.

Lisa 穿了一件無定形的亞麻外套,布料輕柔地垂落在肩上,沒有加任何襯墊。

fashion domain: unstructured jacket / unstructured blazer

The dress had an unstructured shape, with no darts or waistband to create a fitted form.

這件洋裝採用無定形的剪裁,沒有褶線或腰帶來修飾身形。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.