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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For Albert to uncork an unassisted shot from deep does serve as a signal of intent for future opponents: someone beyond the front line is up for a strike. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 31 July 2024 All three Sharks goals against Filip Gustavsson, who finished with 12 saves, were unassisted after sloppy turnovers. Dave Campbell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 Trailing 10-7, Drexel got a pair of unassisted goals from sophomore attackman Conor Hooley, who scored a game-high four goals. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2024 Rizzo fielded a cue-shot ground ball by Betts with time to run to the base for the unassisted third out. Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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