unaccompanied

American  

[uhn-uh-kuhm-puh-need] / ˌʌn əˈkʌm pə nid /

adjective

1. not accompanied; alone.

   The shipment arrived unaccompanied by an invoice.

   Synonyms:

   unattended, lone, solitary

2. Music. without an accompaniment.

   a sonata for unaccompanied violin.

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unaccompanied British  

/ ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənɪd /

adjective

1. not accompanied

2. music

   1. (of an instrument) playing alone

   2. (of music for a group of singers) without instrumental accompaniment

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Etymology

Origin of unaccompanied

1535–45; un- ¹ + accompanied ( def. )

Example Sentences

The overhaul includes an exception for unaccompanied minors, who will still receive protected status for a period of five years "while the Government considers the appropriate long-term policy for this group".

From Barron's

There will be an exception for unaccompanied children.

From BBC

Fhimah was said to have placed it onto a conveyor belt, introducing the unaccompanied bag into the international baggage system, tagged to be flown to the US.

From BBC

The agency’s stated policy is to avoid detaining unaccompanied children, except in rare instances in which they are then transferred to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

She begins in shock, singing unaccompanied, on a dark stage in a darkened hall, performers illuminated by powerful spotlights.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deserted
• unattended