unmanned
uhn-MAND
Unmanned (adjective) means operating without a human crew or operator. Example: “The military tested a new unmanned aircraft.”
adjective
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Operating without a human crew or operator.
"The military tested a new unmanned aircraft."
"The unmanned space probe sent back stunning images of Jupiter."
How to use unmanned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRunning without any person on board or directly operating it.
Common pairings
unmanned aircraft
unmanned vehicle
unmanned station
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Etymology
From "un-" + "manned."
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What does “unmanned” mean?
The word “unmanned” means operating without a human crew or operator. In plain terms, running without any person on board or directly operating it.
How do you pronounce “unmanned”?
“Unmanned” is pronounced uhn-MAND (/ʌnˈmænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unmanned” in a sentence?
Here is “unmanned” used in a sentence: “The military tested a new unmanned aircraft.”
What part of speech is “unmanned”?
“Unmanned” is an adjective.
Is “unmanned” a common word?
“Unmanned” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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