single-handed

[sing-guhl-han-did] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈhæn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

unassisted

Synonyms

WEAK

alone by oneself independent on one's own solitary solo unaided

ADVERB

by oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

alone independent left in the lurch on one's own unaided unassisted

Example Sentences

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"I am the one who has been on a single-handed campaign to get Bridget Jones into the Criterion Collection."

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

He managed to accomplish virtually nothing: Almost none of his promises for single-handed economic revitalization, world domination, or intrepid urban crime-solving panned out.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2024

Some have detected in this latest gesture at the Elysée a new, single-handed touch to the tiller of state.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023

Born Maria Anna Sophie Cecilia Kalogeropoulos in New York in December 1923 to Greek parents, Callas was credited with the almost single-handed revival of the Italian bel canto vocal technique.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2023

I want gallantry from her, swash buckling, heroism, single-handed combat.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood