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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
Rather than rivals, the Reaper and TB2 represent two distinct philosophies of unmanned warfare. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 Tehran has provided the group with sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones), according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 And land drones, or unmanned ground vehicles, are replacing infantry on the frontline. — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 22 July 2026 Today, a massive boom in airborne military drones is driving a shift toward hybrid conventional/unmanned forces. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmanned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmanned
  1. unnerved
  2. paralyzed
  3. discouraged
  4. undone
  5. frightened
  6. frustrated
  7. exhausted
  8. scared
Adjective
  • The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
  • The China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, the Navy’s largest base for developing and testing weapons of warfare, suffered billions of dollars in damage, and the fact that the second quake was scarier than the first unnerved many Californians.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of unnerved
Verb
  • Lindsay Clancy, who was paralyzed by the injuries from her suicide attempt, was charged with three counts of murder and strangulation in her children’s deaths.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • In fact, if the knife had landed a centimeter to the left, she would have been paralyzed.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of paralyzed
Verb
  • The city announcement discouraged prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and recommended people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers keep outdoor activities brief, move physical activities indoors or reschedule them.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Midway through the final matches on both days, hats came out — despite the accessories being discouraged in the Royal Box.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • Equal parts polished and undone, the styling trick has long been favored by fashion insiders for its ability to make even the simplest outfit feel intentional.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Moreno achieved the perfectly undone braid with the help of Nexxus hair products and Bellami hair extensions.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of undone
Verb
  • Fig, a dog from Tulare County, disappeared after becoming frightened by fireworks and gunfire during Fourth of July celebrations, according to authorities.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • Fig, an Australian shepherd, ran away from home after getting frightened by July Fourth fireworks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of frightened
Verb
  • Between the steady march of average US gasoline prices back above $4 per gallon and the rapid rise of power prices, American consumers have plenty to be frustrated by in their energy bills.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • Early in her career, frustrated that internships at a film studio kept going to the children of executives and family friends, she was eventually handed eighteen months to fix the company’s hiring.
    — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • If the District Court upholds the denial, your application is considered exhausted.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • OpenAI moved ChatGPT Business agents to metered credits July 6, and Anthropic now bills agent workloads against credit pools that stop when exhausted.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • But coyotes—anxious, clumsy, and scared to try new things—lagged far behind their mesopredator cousins.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Running into the real Santosh again amid that backdrop, Juyal asked him if the danger scared him.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026
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