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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But Granlund tied it on an unassisted goal two minutes later. Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 In a new Instagram post shared over the weekend, the athlete is seen performing six unassisted pull-ups before lowering herself onto a step stool, returning to her crutches and fist-bumping her trainer to celebrate the milestone. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 Guenther, who leads the Mammoth with 33 goals, became only the second NHL player since the 2018-19 season to score two unassisted goals in less than two minutes. CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026 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 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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