Unaided
(adjective)
- Not having received help or support.
- Not having had the assistance of tools or equipment.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from un- (expressing negation) + aided, past participle of aid.
Examples:
- She passed the difficult exam unaided by any outside resources.
- The rescue mission was successful because the team of divers worked unaided.
- The unaided eye can spot the constellation in the clear night sky.
- Despite unaided efforts, the fire could not be put out.
- The unaided senses can only take us so far in our understanding of the world.