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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
China has deployed troops alongside Russian forces for a large multinational military exercise that Moscow says incorporates lessons from the war in Ukraine, including the growing role of drones, electronic warfare and unmanned ground systems. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 An unmanned Sceye airship flew from New Mexico to Japan and back, beaming mobile cell service to ordinary phones from the stratosphere. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 Capturing all the action in 360 degrees to project the band onto the screens, an unmanned camera traveled around the stage on a track. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 Milrem has supplied THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 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
  • Regardless of their opinion about Denmark, Greenlanders are becoming aware of, and are unnerved by, this semi-covert, sometimes glaringly obvious American pressure.
    — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The high number of departures unnerved portions of the fanbase, but the staff had a plan that resulted in an incoming group of transfers that can make an immediate impact this season.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unnerved
Verb
  • The stranger’s hollow cheeks, his dark eyes, whose lashes always appeared wet, the bony shoulders that protruded from the singlet Chee Meng had lent him—all of it frightened Shawn.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Families confronting a devastating diagnosis may already be frightened, grieving and overwhelmed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of frightened
Verb
  • The expert panel also found insufficient data to set strict healthy reference ranges for the abundance of individual microbial species, and discouraged testing companies from offering therapeutic advice based on results.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The panel also said there isn’t enough information to establish strict healthy reference ranges for the abundance of individual microbial species, and discouraged testing companies from providing therapeutic advice based on results.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • The duo leaned all the way into the era’s punk-rock aesthetic, serving the kind of rebellious, perfectly undone style that practically defined the early aughts.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The appearance of college can endure, even as its spirit—a community organized for the education and formation of young people—comes undone.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of undone
Verb
  • And there are so many more that have stayed silent because people out there have told them not to speak up, who have scared them into not speaking up.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Elmore says the bear eventually climbed down the side of the truck, and employees scared it away from the area.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of scared
Verb
  • The churn has frustrated the nonprofit academy, which wanted a consistent partner to help bolster its relationships with advertisers, talent and viewers.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But they also are frustrated by officials being more willing to actively become part of the game.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • This is an important practical issue because nighttime feedings happen when parents are understandably exhausted.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers now think the answer is not more stimulation, but a chance to reset exhausted fibroblasts.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • For years, Democratic candidates were terrified of being accused of wanting to raise taxes.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Marris was terrified for her daughter and furious with herself.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrified

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“Unmanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmanned. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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