unguided

adjective

un·​guid·​ed ˌən-ˈgī-dəd How to pronounce unguided (audio)
: not guided: such as
a
: not led by a guide
an unguided tour
b
: not subject to guidance after launching
an unguided missile

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Chinese rockets have been a problem in this area before, with unguided reentries and in-orbit breakups in low-Earth orbit. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System converts unguided rockets into precision munitions that can be employed for purposes including shooting down drones, thereby avoiding the use of costly missiles to shoot down comparatively cheap aircraft. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 For an unguided experience, his company’s Rental and Ride package simplifies the logistics of a point-to-point river trip by coordinating the drop-off and downriver pickup. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 In Ukraine, unguided rockets are generally fired from helicopters in lofting attacks, in which the helicopter dives down then pulls back, firing the rockets upwards at a steep angle for maximum range before breaking away. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unguided

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unguided was in 1585

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“Unguided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unguided. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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