unguided

/ ʌnˈɡaɪdɪd /

adjective

1. (of a missile, bomb, etc) not having a flight path controlled either by radio signals or internal preset or self-actuating homing devices
2. without a guide

   guided and unguided hikes

Example Sentences

Estimates as to the number of rockets and missiles in the group’s arsenal range from 120,000 to 200,000, including guided and unguided munitions.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of its arsenal is made up of small, unguided, surface-to-surface artillery rockets.

From BBC

Most estimates say that Hezbollah has something between 120,000 and 200,000 missiles and rockets, ranging from unguided weapons to longer-range weapons that could hit Israel’s cities.

From BBC

The pattern of damage shows that many of the areas burnt are set back from the border, which reflects the use of large numbers of unguided weapons by Hezbollah.

From BBC

“We have held a shipment of high payload, unguided munition and we discussed with Israel all concerns about their use in dense urban environments.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• frivolous
• haphazard
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