Synonyms for
Unmanned
Definition
Without a human crew or operator
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- unmanned vehicle
- unmanned aircraft
- unmanned mission
- unmanned spacecraft
- unmanned system
- unmanned drone
- unmanned operation
Word family
noun unmannedness
adjective unmanned
Usage note
Primarily used to describe vehicles or systems that operate without a human pilot or crew. It is the direct opposite of 'manned' or 'crewed'.
Example sentences
- The spacecraft was unmanned and orbited the planet on its own.
- The military used unmanned drones for reconnaissance missions.
- The factory has an unmanned assembly line that is operated by robots.
- The parking lot was unmanned and there were no attendants to help park the cars.
- The submarine was equipped with unmanned torpedoes.
Quotes
I don't know what the fuss is about robots. They don't do anything. They just stand there. They're not like humans at all. I mean, a smart phone is smarter than a robot. If anything, it's the smart phone that's going to take over the world, not the robots.
Unmanned systems have been around for quite some time and have become increasingly popular for both military and civilian applications.
I think there are a lot of misconceptions about robotics in general and specifically about unmanned systems.