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

Examples of unassisted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It was later proven Gypsy was capable of walking, eating and breathing unassisted. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024 No other car combines the stiffness and response of a carbon chassis with the weight and directness of unassisted steering. Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 11 July 2024 Video footage shows the former president shook his son's hand before continuing to walk unassisted. Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024 On their first power play of the game, the Hurricanes were unable to capitalize, and Trouba scored an unassisted short-handed goal. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unassisted 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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