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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Muscle function was measured using grip strength and how quickly participants could complete five unassisted sit-to-stand chair raises. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Navarro provided insurance with an unassisted goal in the 85th minute before taking a pass from Wayne Frederick and scoring again four minutes later for the final margin. Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Navarro provided insurance with an unassisted goal in the 85th minute before taking a pass from Wayne Frederick and scoring again four minutes later for the final margin. Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 White capped the scoring two minutes into stoppage time with an unassisted netter. ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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