unmanned

[US]/ʌn'mænd/
[UK]/ˌʌn'mænd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. without a human presence; lacking human control
v. to deprive of manly qualities

Phrases & Collocations

unmanned aircraft

unmanned vehicle

unmanned spacecraft

Example Sentences

an unmanned level crossing.

the need for unmanned and expendable launch vehicles.

Scientists say these unmanned flights can make important and exciting discoveries.

A Royal Marine poses for photographers with the Unmanned Vehicle Robot, Testudo, at the launch of the Defence Technology Plan in London February 26, 2009.

Real-world Examples

Unmanned flight is the future of domestic aviation.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

An unmanned military test glider did it in 2011.

Source: Crash Course Comprehensive Edition

I think it has applications for unmanned space flight.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

He is a big supporter of using unmanned aircraft.

Source: CNN Listening March 2013 Collection

The wings of the unmanned MQ-9 are 20 meters wide.

Source: VOA Special March 2023 Collection

It would be the world's first unmanned sample return.

Source: CRI Online December 2020 Collection

That includes things like ammunition, armored vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems.

Source: NPR News May 2022 Collection

Two types of unmanned aircraft are now approved for civilian use.

Source: NPR News July 2013 Compilation

The unmanned flight is scheduled to last four and half hours.

Source: AP Listening Collection January 2015

The pentagon showed off the world's largest unmanned surface vessel.

Source: AP Listening Collection May 2016

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