uncrewed

adjective

un·​crewed ˌən-ˈkrüd How to pronounce uncrewed (audio)
: not carrying or performed by people : having no crew
an uncrewed flight
uncrewed spacecraft

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The landmark human spaceflight will be preceded by a trio of uncrewed launches to further qualify the rocket and ground infrastructure. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2025 While the only crashes on record for Blue Origin occurred with uncrewed flights, fans voiced their concern for King, Perry, and the rest of the crew's safety ahead of the April 14 flight. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 This evolution reflects experience from regional engagements, including operations involving Yemen's Houthi forces, where uncrewed boats and sea mines have been used to achieve tactical outcomes. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 And the Israel Defense Forces have used uncrewed systems to defeat Hamas in dense urban and subterranean complexes. Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncrewed

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncrewed was in 1853

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“Uncrewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncrewed. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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uncrewed

adjective
un·​crewed
ˌən-ˈkrüd
: having no crew
an uncrewed spacecraft
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