unmanned

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈmænd/
US: /ʌnˈmænd/

  1. Not having or needing a person to control or operate it.

    1. The company is testing an unmanned drone for deliveries.
    2. The military frequently uses unmanned aircraft for reconnaissance missions in dangerous areas.

  2. Operating automatically without the physical presence of people.

    1. The station is now unmanned after the last employee left.
    2. Advances in technology have led to more unmanned checkouts in supermarkets which reduces labor costs.

Synonyms

automated robotic remote-controlled
unmanned verb

  1. To deprive of manly qualities; to weaken or emasculate.

    1. The harsh criticism unmanned him in front of his peers.
    2. Public speaking can be a daunting task that can unmanned even the most confident individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unmanned" in English means: Not having or needing a person to control or operate it., Operating automatically without the physical presence of people..

The phonetic transcription of "unmanned" is /ʌnˈmænd/ in British English and /ʌnˈmænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unmanned": automated, robotic, remote-controlled.

Example usage of "unmanned": "The company is testing an unmanned drone for deliveries.". More examples on the page.