unassisted

adjective

un·​as·​sist·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈsi-stəd 

1

: not assisted : lacking help

2

: made or performed without an assist

an unassisted double play

Examples of unassisted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wednesday’s game, in particular, ended in extremely bizarre fashion with Xavier Edwards turning an unusual unassisted double play with the bases loaded and Freddie Freeman at the plate. —Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026

The Dodgers loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the ninth, but Miami pulled off the victory when second baseman Xavier Edwards completed an unassisted double play on a Freddie Freeman ground ball to end the game. —Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026

Studies demonstrate that children (aged 0–5) gained a range of digital skills such as being able, unassisted, to trace shapes with their fingers; tap the screen to operate commands or take photos; or show others, for example, siblings, how to use the device. —Paulo Nuno Vicente, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Apr. 2026

Byfield’s speed led to a pair of unassisted goals in the first period. —Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unassisted

• coexisted
• assisted
• blacklisted
• consisted
• desisted
• encysted
• enlisted
• existed
• insisted
• persisted
• reenlisted
• resisted