unaided

adjective

un·​aid·​ed ˌən-ˈā-dəd 

: not provided with help or assistance

a star that is visible to the unaided eye [=that can be seen without a telescope or binoculars]

: not aided or assisted

paid for her education unaided by her parents

… he walks unaided except for a simple wooden cane.

—Kate Coyne

Examples of unaided in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Microbes, also called microorganisms, are living agents that are too small to be seen with the unaided eye. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

Surrounded by concerned medics and supporters in Delhi, 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk entered the 20th day of his hunger strike, scarcely able to move unaided. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 July 2026

In late twilight, both planet and star will be readily visible to the unaided eye. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Yes, my unaided eyesight is that bad. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unaided

• abraded
• arcaded
• blockaded
• brocaded
• cascaded
• degraded
• dissuaded
• downgraded
• evaded
• hydatid
• invaded
• paraded