Synonyms

unman

American

[uhn-man] / ʌnˈmæn /

verb (used with object)

unmanned, unmanning

to deprive of courage or fortitude; break down the manly spirit of.

Constant conflict finally unmanned him.
to deprive of virility; emasculate; castrate.

unman British

/ ʌnˈmæn /

verb

to cause to lose courage or nerve
to make effeminate
to remove the men from
archaic to deprive of human qualities

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Etymology

Origin of unman

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + man

Example Sentences

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“It’s multiples of billions that will be spent on a layered defense that is going to have to defend against unmanned systems,” Mengucci said on CACI’s latest earnings call.

From Barron's

In August 2023, it became the fourth nation to land an unmanned craft on the Moon after Russia, the United States and China.

From Barron's

The minister also said Sweden was investing 1.3 billion kronor in its "space capability, with around 10 military satellites that will enhance the effectiveness of our unmanned systems and cruise missiles".

From Barron's

The two companies will collaborate on the development of 200-foot unmanned vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Otherwise, the system of conveyors, magnets, optical sorters and pneumatic blocks runs largely unmanned.

From The Wall Street Journal

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