Unaided: meaning, definitions and examples

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unaided

 

[ ˌʌnˈeɪdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

without assistance

Not helped or assisted by anyone; on one's own.

Synonyms

alone, unaccompanied, unassisted.

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Word Description / Examples
unaided

This word is generally used to describe actions or tasks completed without any help or assistance, particularly emphasizing the independence of the person or process.

  • Despite his injury, he walked unaided to the hospital.
  • She solved the complex puzzle without any hints or clues unaided.
unassisted

Similar to 'unaided,' this term is often used to highlight that a person did something without help, especially in more technical or professional settings.

  • The patient was able to stand unassisted after the surgery.
  • The climber completed the ascent unassisted.
alone

This is used to describe a state of being by oneself, often emphasizing solitude, isolation, or emotional aspects of being by oneself.

  • After everyone left, I was alone in the room.
  • He preferred to study alone to avoid distractions.
unaccompanied

This word is often used in formal settings to indicate that someone is not with anyone else, particularly in contexts such as travel or attendance at events.

  • Children are not allowed to travel unaccompanied.
  • She attended the concert unaccompanied.

Examples of usage

  • He completed the task unaided.
  • She crossed the finish line unaided.
  • The child solved the puzzle unaided.

Translations

Translations of the word "unaided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem ajuda

🇮🇳 बिना मदद के

🇩🇪 ohne Hilfe

🇮🇩 tanpa bantuan

🇺🇦 без допомоги

🇵🇱 bez pomocy

🇯🇵 助けなしで

🇫🇷 sans aide

🇪🇸 sin ayuda

🇹🇷 yardımsız

🇰🇷 도움 없이

🇸🇦 بدون مساعدة

🇨🇿 bez pomoci

🇸🇰 bez pomoci

🇨🇳 无助

🇸🇮 brez pomoči

🇮🇸 án hjálpar

🇰🇿 көмексіз

🇬🇪 დახმარების გარეშე

🇦🇿 yardımsız

🇲🇽 sin ayuda

Etymology

The word 'unaided' originated from the Old English word 'onǣ̆d', which means 'without help or assistance'. Over time, the word evolved into 'unaided' in Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of not being helped or assisted by others. The concept of independence and self-reliance is central to the usage of 'unaided' in various contexts.

See also: aid, aiding, aids.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,664, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.