unescorted
/ˌʌn.ɪˈskɔː.tɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌn.esˈkɔːr.t̬ɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-i-ˈskȯr-təd -e-, -ˈe-ˌskȯr-/ (ame, mw)
unescorted — adjective
- unescortedpositive
- more unescortedcomparative
- most unescortedsuperlative
1. moving or travelling somewhere alone, without an official companion, guard, or s
moving or travelling somewhere alone, without an official companion, guard, or supervisor to go with you — used especially when rules or permission are involved
Lucas was not allowed to enter the laboratory unescorted without a security pass.
was not allowed to enter ... unescorted without
The hospital requires all unescorted visitors to sign in at the reception desk first.
unescorted visitors + sign in at reception
Kenji applied for unescorted access to the archives but was turned down by the committee.
No prisoner may walk unescorted between cell blocks at any time of day.
- unaccompanied
broader — does not imply the missing person is an official or supervisor; can be used for casual situations
- alone
general and informal; not restricted to rules or official contexts
- unattended
focuses on lack of care or supervision rather than companionship; often used for objects or tasks
- escorted
direct opposite — having an official companion or guard with you
- accompanied
general opposite — having someone else present
文法句型
verb + unescorted (e.g. travel unescorted, walk unescorted)
unescorted + noun (e.g. unescorted access, unescorted visitors)
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in formal, official, or security-related contexts involving rules, permissions, or supervision. Rare in casual conversation about everyday activities.