unmanned 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of unmannednext
as in unnerved

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verb

past tense of unman
1
as in paralyzed
to deprive of courage or confidence the near crash of the airliner was a completely unmanning experience for the passengers

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2
as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of players who wouldn't let themselves be unmanned by the loss of a single game

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Recent Examples of unmanned
Adjective
Small and medium-sized unmanned aircraft can threaten forces and installations, requiring interceptors that balance engagement range with operational flexibility. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Specialists worked with the company to modify the unmanned aircraft to carry a person without flipping or swinging them, and the new configuration was tested before the rescue was planned. — Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Relatively cheap, unmanned aerial systems connected to low Earth orbit satellite networks have birthed a new frontier of difficult-to-defend-against innovations in aerial warfare. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Holyvolt plans to begin commercializing DRX in 2027, starting with unmanned aerial vehicles before moving into mobility. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmanned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmanned
  1. unnerved
  2. frightened
  3. discouraged
  4. undone
  5. scared
  6. frustrated
  7. exhausted
  8. terrified
Adjective
  • The shocking 2013 execution of Jang Song Thaek, Kim Jong Un’s uncle, unnerved Ri.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Boulder residents, particularly the Jewish community, described being unnerved by the attack in their city northwest of Denver that’s home to the University of Colorado.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unnerved
Verb
  • Hamabe said Nagatani had barely left toddlerhood during the first shoot and was easily frightened by the many adults on set.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Guitarricadelafuente said he was initially frightened by the prospect of acting in La Bola Negra.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of frightened
Verb
  • By comparison, the prewar sanctions that devastated Iran’s economy, hobbled its military, and discouraged it from seeking nuclear weapons were a bargain.
    — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One card was from a Syrian woman whose family discouraged her from sitting for an on camera to share her experiences as a refugee – so Sachs settles for filming a tribute to the woman’s cooking skills.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • By the ‘60s and ‘70s, everyone cool was growing their hair long, wearing it undone.
    — Molly Mulshine, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Although much of his lineup leaned heavy-handed or overly undone, the most notable bias looks were the ones designed for ease, modernity and lightness.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of undone
Verb
  • That’s a $69,000 per-screen average — a far cry from La La Land ($176K) or even Anora ($91K), but in line with the likes of Poor Things and I, Tonya, showing that the streamers’ imprimatur hasn’t scared off theatrical audiences.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Although Down was not the victim, the case definitely scared her family.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of scared
Verb
  • Lara faced intense scrutiny and criticism during his eight years in office from Californians frustrated by rising prices, fewer options and how their claims were handled.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Broward County, voters who lined up to be the first to cast ballots were frustrated by a technical issue that delayed voting by 20 minutes.
    — David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • McCarthy claimed the condition had compromised her body's ability to fight infections, leaving her physically and emotionally exhausted.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • After advancing to the Elite Eight last season for the first time under Ivey, the Irish lost their top six scorers behind Hidalgo, all but one to exhausted eligibility or professional basketball.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • An unexplained light show over France And how better to kick off our Halloween skywatching tales than with a retelling of the strange event that terrified my entire family during a trip to France, two decades ago.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • No wonder Dad had been terrified of making a mistake, of relaxing or trusting others enough to let his guard down.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrified

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