Search Dictionary
Definition of unpowered

unpowered

/ˌʌnˈpaʊ.ɚd/
un · pow · ered

JUMP TO:

unpowered Lexical Profile

unpowered Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not equipped with or propelled by an engine, motor, or mechanical power source.

Example

"A glider is an unpowered aircraft that relies on rising air currents to remain aloft."


2

Not connected to or supplied with electrical energy.

Example

"The camping grounds offer both electric hookups for recreational vehicles and unpowered sites for tent campers."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for unpowered
Antonyms
View all antonyms for unpowered

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'unpowered' with 'underpowered'; 'unpowered' means having no engine or power source at all, whereas 'underpowered' means having an engine or power supply that is too weak for its intended purpose.

• Rhymes for unpowered

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpowered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpowered
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.