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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
The unmanned mission aimed to grab hold of and boost Swift upwards, extending its lifespan for roughly a decade. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026 These results reflect one of the most sophisticated domestic counter-unmanned aircraft operations ever conducted. — Bill Edwards, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The document said soldiers will focus on the fundamentals of soldiering while incorporating new capabilities, including defending against unmanned systems or drones. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 North Korea has also become an industrious manufacturer of war drones, augmenting Moscow’s capacity to produce the unmanned aerial vehicles that have defined the conflict. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 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
  • According to a civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by Lindsay's ex-husband Patrick Clancy, the 36-year-old is paralyzed below the sternum.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Collette’s sister said doctors told the family that Josh Collette was paralyzed from the neck down.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of paralyzed
Verb
  • This might have discouraged a sensible man from deciding to become a publisher.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The lingering effects of high interest rates and Trump’s erratic trade policies discouraged companies from hiring in 2025.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • When everyone assumes someone else is responsible for the conversation, important conversational work often goes undone.
    — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Her undone bob features slightly choppy ends and waves from the root that fall effortlessly halfway down.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of undone
Verb
  • The aggressive approach deeply disrupted and frightened the participants.
    — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If your child is frightened of needles, another option is nasal spray.
    — Eva Flowe August 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of frightened
Verb
  • But Moores would express misery in recalling ballpark-construction hassles and MLB politics that frustrated his advocacy of small-market clubs and game-day affordability.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After all, the class was her sanctuary through a breakup, during feelings of inadequacy and when she was frustrated with work.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • The offense was unproductive, the bullpen exhausted and starters gassed after several extra-inning games and three sticky games against the Cardinals.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Such weapons are proving increasingly difficult for Kyiv to shoot down, with supplies of US Patriot interceptors – one of the few systems capable of taking down ballistic missiles pretty much exhausted.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • This would have been less than a mile from the nesting pine and might have scared the eagles away.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Durkin went 21-for-22 from less than 50 yards out, for those scared by Trey Smack’s 30-yard misses.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of scared

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“Unmanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmanned. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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