Unmanned
/ʌnˈmænd/
Definitions
Not operated or controlled by people; automated.
/ʌnˈmænd/
Operating or functioning without human control or involvement.
The space agency launched an unmanned probe to Mars.
💡 Simply: Imagine a robot doing a job instead of a person. It's 'unmanned' because there's no human in charge. Like a drone delivering packages.
👶 For kids: Something is unmanned when it works by itself, without any people inside to drive or control it.
More Examples
The company is developing unmanned vehicles for delivery services.
The military utilizes unmanned aircraft for reconnaissance missions.
How It's Used
"The mission will use an unmanned drone to explore the remote area."
"Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used for surveillance and reconnaissance."
"The oceanographer uses an unmanned submersible to explore the deep sea."
Idioms & expressions
Unmanned Systems
A collective term for technologies that operate without human intervention.
"The industry is rapidly developing unmanned systems for various applications."
From "un-" (not) + "manned" (having a human crew). Emerged in the 20th century with the development of automated technology, especially in aviation and space exploration.
The term gained prominence in the 20th century with the development of remote control and automated technology, especially in space exploration and aviation.
Memory tip
Think of a robot or drone performing a task without a human at the controls.