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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
An unmanned vehicle could remain underwater for extended periods without requiring a surface ship to expose its position. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 The character of the war has changed, as cheap unmanned systems increasingly dominate the battlefield, and the next contest is over autonomy. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Iran has provided the group with weapons and technology for, among other things, sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 The hum of the unmanned aircraft, which have been conducting deadly strikes on the city for months, has become the soundtrack to their days. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 7 Aug. 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
  • Have these tumultuous real-world consequences unnerved Roberts?
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Definition of unnerved
Verb
  • Prosecutors say after killing her children, Clancy cut her wrists and neck and jumped from a second-story window, leaving her partially paralyzed.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Lindsay Clancy trial Clancy, who is partially paralyzed from jumping out her second-story bedroom window after killing the children, could be sentenced to life in prison without parole if convicted.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of paralyzed
Verb
  • Some have also argued that concerns about being perceived as racist discouraged earlier scrutiny of the allegations.
    — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Officials have argued the legislation will expand housing options for families who lost their homes while reconstruction continues, replacing legal restrictions that many property owners said had discouraged rentals for years.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • The 2010s are back in a big way, and so is the undone, bedhead beauty that defined the decade.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • They’re layered, bursting with life, and a little undone, featuring an abundance of classic, old-fashioned blooms that invoke feelings of nostalgia and whimsy.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 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
  • Wealthy clients, who pay a premium for privacy, are increasingly frustrated by influencers and reviewrs disrupting their experiences with filming and photo shoots.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors in Reisterstown, Maryland, say they are frustrated after losing power for the seventh time since June.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • Ariel, a successful but exhausted writer, struggles to stay young and attractive while his younger wife drags him into a demanding social life, his five children treat him like a butler, and his elderly parents constantly demand his attention.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Yet despite all this effort, many high achievers report feeling mentally exhausted, creatively depleted and less productive than ever.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • The ones who are guessing or scared or covering a gap in their own thinking are the ones who dress uncertainty up in language that sounds important.
    — Jeremy Macliver, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Gamache immediately raced his boat toward the group, and the approaching vessel apparently scared the alligator away.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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