uncrewed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of uncrewed
First recorded in 1950–55; un- 1 ( def. ) + crewed ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The exercise, coupled with U.S. casualties in Iran, shows American vulnerabilities to drones—years after the U.S. made uncrewed systems an essential part of warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The exercise, coupled with U.S. casualties in Iran, shows American vulnerabilities to uncrewed systems—years after the U.S. made them an essential part of warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Both companies will use the mission to collect lessons that can guide later uncrewed and crewed flights at the Moon.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
It had a recent setback after an uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test at Cape Canaveral in Florida in May.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Although the company successfully reused and recovered a booster for the rocket, the uncrewed mission did not deliver the satellite from the company AST SpaceMobile.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
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