unassisted

adjective

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

Examples of unassisted in a Sentence

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Kreider and Trouba’s presences as 30-something veterans have boosted the Ducks this year – Kreider had two assists and a de facto third on Sunday against Chicago thanks to his defensive pressure that led to Trouba’s technically unassisted goal – but their youth brigade kept on marauding as well. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Dec. 2025 Define success metrics up front, such as dwell time, assisted vs. unassisted conversion, press mentions and community sign-ups. Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025 Yanni Gourde scored a pair of unassisted goals in the second period and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to six games with a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025 Today, Maya can walk unassisted but continues to suffer from intense flare-ups of CRPS. Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025 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 15 Dec. 2025.

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