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Definition of unpiloted
unpiloted
/ʌnˈpaɪlətɪd/
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unpiloted Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Operating or moving without a human pilot aboard; controlled remotely or autonomously (especially of an aircraft, spacecraft, or maritime vessel).
Example
"The space agency launched an unpiloted probe to gather atmospheric data from the outer planets."
2
Lacking guidance, direction, or leadership.
Example
"Without a clear project manager, the initiative drifted along like an unpiloted ship."
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In modern aerospace and scientific contexts, 'unpiloted' or 'uncrewed' is increasingly preferred as a gender-neutral alternative to 'unmanned'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpiloted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpiloted