Unassisted: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'unassisted' when referring to tasks or actions performed without help or support from others.

• She completed the project entirely unassisted
• The patient can now walk unassisted

Use 'independent' when describing someone or something that operates on its own, without relying on others, often emphasizing self-sufficiency.

• She is an independent thinker
• He started his own independent business

Unaided is used similar to 'unassisted', emphasizing even more strongly that no help was received, especially in contexts where such independence is notable.

• The climber reached the summit unaided
• She completed the puzzle unaided

Use 'solo' in situations where someone is doing something alone, especially when it's a notable achievement or performance. Often used in artistic contexts.

• She performed a solo piece at the concert
• He went on a solo trip across the country