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Definition of unmanned

unmanned

/ʌnˈmænd/
un · manned
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unmanned Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not having or needing a human crew or staff onboard to operate (especially of an aircraft, spacecraft, vehicle, or facility).

Example

"The space agency launched an unmanned probe to collect atmospheric data from the outer planets."

2

Deprived of courage, self-control, or emotional composure; overcome with emotion.

Example

"Completely unmanned by the sudden tragic news, he sank into the nearest chair and wept."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern aviation, aerospace, and style guides (such as NASA), gender-neutral alternatives like 'uncrewed', 'unpiloted', or 'unstaffed' are increasingly preferred over 'unmanned'.

• Rhymes for unmanned

• Nearby Words

unmanipulated
unmanliness
unmanly
unmanned
unmannerly
unmapped
unmarked

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unmanned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unmanned
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