unpowered
adjective
Simple meaning
Not having or using power.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhnpowerdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ənˈpaʊɚd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Not having or using power
“An autogiro is supported in flight by unpowered rotating wings.”
Lacking in power, especially electrical power.
Not using or requiring power, especially artificial power.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Not having or using power
Used this way, unpowered is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“An autogiro is supported in flight by unpowered rotating wings.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “An autogiro is supported in flight by unpowered rotating wings.”adjective
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