uncrewed

adjective

un·​crewed ˌən-ˈkrüd 

: not carrying or performed by people : having no crew

an uncrewed flight

uncrewed spacecraft

Examples of uncrewed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The nearly 400-acre property in northwest Fort Collins is undergoing improvements as the university expands opportunities for students, researchers, government agencies and private companies to develop uncrewed aircraft technology. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 11 July 2026

Unlike conventional launches that depend on nearby naval vessels or coastal infrastructure, the new method allows crews to insert an uncrewed boat directly into contested or hard-to-reach waters. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Fallout from the mission includes NASA adjusting Boeing’s original contract, switching up its next flight to be uncrewed to make sure the leak and thruster issues are fixed without risking human passengers. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2026

Beginning as soon as the end of 2026, uncrewed lunar landers could be on their way to the moon in droves to lay the foundation for the construction of humanity's first outpost on another world. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncrewed

• altitude
• amplitude
• aptitude
• attitude
• barbecued
• certitude
• desuetude
• devalued
• finitude
• fortitude
• gratitude
• interlude

Kids Definition

uncrewed

adjective

un·​crewed ˌən-ˈkrüd 

: having no crew

an uncrewed spacecraft