unassisted
gb/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd/ us/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd/
B2
English
segítség nélküli, súgás nélküli, önálló, segítség nélkül, önállóan
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[an unassisted person/action/attempt] (by/without [someone/something])
She completed the course unassisted and passed the final exam.
Segítség nélkül végezte el a tanfolyamot, és átment a záróvizsgán.
The team made an unassisted rescue after the radio stopped working.
A csapat segítség nélküli mentést hajtott végre, miután a rádió leállt.
After physical therapy, he could stand for a few seconds unassisted.
Learner examples
I finished the task unassisted.
Segítség nélkül fejeztem be a feladatot.
She walked unassisted today.
Ma segítség nélkül tudott járni.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with similar-looking words like “unassessed” or “unadjusted.” In many contexts, “independent” is more natural than “unassisted.”
Meaning
done without help
Collocations
unassisted living
|unassisted climb
|unassisted goal
|unassisted attempt
|unassisted birth
|unassisted operation
|unassisted movement
|unassisted recovery
|unassisted completion
|unassisted travel
Synonyms
unaided (closest synonym; slightly more general and common in some contexts.)
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independent (emphasizes self-reliance rather than the absence of help in a specific task.)
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solo (informal; stresses doing something alone.)
Antonyms
assisted (done with help or support.)
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aided (helped by someone or something.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|education
|sports
|health
Definition
done without anyone helping you
Done, achieved, or carried out without help, support, or intervention from another person or organization.
C1
FORMAL
2
önálló
B1
Usage pattern:
[unassisted recall/answer/response]
Students were asked to give an unassisted answer before discussing it in pairs.
A diákokat arra kérték, hogy a páros megbeszélés előtt először önálló választ adjanak.
The interview included an unassisted recall task about the story.
Az interjú része volt egy súgás nélküli felidézési feladat a történetről.
He struggled with unassisted recall but improved when given cues.
Learner examples
Please answer unassisted.
Kérlek, válaszolj súgás nélkül.
I tried to remember the words unassisted.
Megpróbáltam súgás nélkül felidézni a szavakat.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse “unassisted” where “without hints” or “from memory” is more natural in casual English.
Meaning
without guidance or prompts
Collocations
unassisted recall
|unassisted answer
|unassisted response
|unassisted decision-making
|unassisted memory
Synonyms
unprompted (focuses on not being prompted to speak or respond.)
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from memory (common phrase; emphasizes recall rather than lack of help in general.)
Antonyms
prompted (supported by hints or cues.)
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guided (done with direction or instruction.)
Themes
education
|communication
|psychology
Definition
done without hints or questions to help you
Done without prompts, hints, or guidance, especially when recalling information or making a judgment.
B2
FORMAL
3
önállóan
B1
Usage pattern:
[do something] unassisted
She can now dress unassisted after the surgery.
A műtét után most már segítség nélkül fel tud öltözni.
The drone can take off unassisted in calm conditions.
A drón nyugodt körülmények között önállóan is fel tud szállni.
He solved the problem unassisted, without looking anything up.
Learner examples
I can get up unassisted.
Segítség nélkül fel tudok kelni.
He did it unassisted.
Segítség nélkül csinálta meg.
Common mistake:
In everyday conversation, “on my own” or “by myself” may sound more natural than “unassisted.”
Meaning
without help (as an adverb)
Collocations
walk unassisted
|stand unassisted
|work unassisted
|operate unassisted
|complete it unassisted
|breathe unassisted
|live unassisted
Synonyms
alone (more general; can also mean ‘without company,’ not just ‘without help.’)
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independently (more about autonomy than a single task.)
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by oneself (common everyday alternative.)
Antonyms
with help (explicitly indicates assistance is provided.)
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with assistance (more formal opposite.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|health
Definition
without help
Without assistance; on one’s own.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unassisted
IPA
GB/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd/
US/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd/
Syllables & stress
un - as - sisted (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sisted)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unassisted
Expressions
unassisted breathing
1/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd bɹˈiðɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
breathing without a machine
breathing without a machine
Examples
- Doctors reduced the sedation to see whether he could maintain unassisted breathing.
- She was taken off the ventilator and transitioned to unassisted breathing.
Learner examples
- He can breathe unassisted now.
unassisted flight
1/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd flˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
flight without outside assistance
flying without extra help
Examples
- The team reported that the prototype achieved unassisted flight for thirty seconds.
- Some animals can manage unassisted flight only after reaching a certain size and strength.
Learner examples
- The drone achieved unassisted flight.
unassisted goal
1/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
goal scored without an assist
a goal scored with no assist
Examples
- She scored an unassisted goal after stealing the puck at center ice.
- The match ended 2–1, with both goals recorded as unassisted.
Learner examples
- He scored an unassisted goal.
unassisted living
1/ˌʌnəsˈɪstɪd lˈɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
living without daily care help
living independently, without daily help
Examples
- After rehab, her doctor cleared her for unassisted living.
- The program supports seniors who want to stay in unassisted living for as long as possible.
Learner examples
- My grandfather prefers unassisted living.
- She returned to unassisted living.