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

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Finally, Artemi Panarin gave the Rangers a 4-3 lead with 64 seconds left on an unassisted breakaway after Miller seemingly got away with slashing Rossi’s hand for a turnover. Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025 Key moment Kuzmenko finished the second period by robbing Logan Stanley in the neutral zone and skating down for an electrifying unassisted goal. Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025 After crashing into the wall, the 59-year-old was able to miraculously exit the car unassisted and walk away. Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 Bobby Brink regained the lead for the Flyers, but Connor Bedard tied it with an unassisted goal — his 20th of the season. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unassisted

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 Apr. 2025.

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