unassisted

adjective

un·​as·​sist·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈsi-stəd How to pronounce unassisted (audio)
1
: not assisted : lacking help
2
: made or performed without an assist
an unassisted double play

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Eleven of 12 infants who received a higher dose of the therapy were able to sit unassisted, speak and be fed orally. Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025 Dalin is now the fastest solo sailor to race non-stop, unassisted, around the world. George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 For Albert to uncork an unassisted shot from deep does serve as a signal of intent for future opponents: someone beyond the front line is up for a strike. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 31 July 2024 All three Sharks goals against Filip Gustavsson, who finished with 12 saves, were unassisted after sloppy turnovers. Dave Campbell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unassisted

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unassisted was in 1607

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“Unassisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassisted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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