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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Minnesota made a fruitless push only to end up down 2-0 after one period when a blind pass along the end boards was intercepted by the Blackhawks and zipped past Wallstedt for an unassisted goal. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026 But through years of determination, physical therapy, and sheer grit, Justin defied expectations by taking his first unassisted steps and eventually discovering a love for distance running. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 Owen Swanton called game with an unassisted goal in overtime, lifting Danvers to a 2-1 win over Gloucester in Northeastern Conference play. Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026 Westlake then beat Fort Bend Ridge Point 1-0 on an unassisted goal by Quinn Condon. Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 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 Feb. 2026.

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