unaccompanied

[uhn-uh-kuhm-puh-need]

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.

unaccompanied

/ ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənɪd /

adjective

1. not accompanied

2. music

   1. (of an instrument) playing alone

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of unaccompanied¹

1535–45; un- ¹ + accompanied ( def. )

Example Sentences

The U.S. has repatriated around 50 American citizens since 2016, according to the State Department, including an unaccompanied minor in July.

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Their son’s application to several kindergartens met with quick rejections, unaccompanied by explanations.

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There are many unaccompanied minors, including children who lost their parents on the road, coming in every day.

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She avoids crowds and rarely leaves home unaccompanied.

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The inquest will look at how Theo was able to leave the hotel room unaccompanied, after his mother revealed there was no door chain, and whether there should have been more security at the pool.

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Related Words

• deserted 
• unattended