unmanned

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. lacking a crew“an unmanned satellite to Mars”Synonyms: remote-controlled
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Unmanned \Un*manned"\, a.

1.[Properly p. p. of unman.] Deprived of manly qualities; deficient in vigor, strength, courage, etc.; weak; effeminate. [1913 Webster]

2.[Pref. un- not + man + -ed.] (Falconry) Not tamed; not made familiar with, or subject to, man; -- also used figuratively. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Hood my unmanned blood bating in my cheeks With thy black mantle.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.[Pref. un- not + manned.] Not furnished with men; as, an unmanned ship. [1913 Webster]

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