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 American military now has more uncrewed systems in the air, on the sea, and under the sea. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The novel engine will reportedly power cruise missiles, collaborative combat-type aircraft, and other uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVS). — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Before then, however, NASA is planning nearly two dozen uncrewed missions to the moon to lay the groundwork for the infrastructure needed to precede astronauts' return. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026

An uncrewed Chinese rocket exploded moments after liftoff after a flight anomaly. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 Aug. 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