single-handedly
All by oneself
Single-handedly means done by one person alone, without help from others.
The word emphasizes individual effort where assistance might be expected: She single-handedly organized the entire conference.
It often carries admiration for accomplishment against odds, though it can also suggest foolhardiness: He tried to single-handedly take on the entire bureaucracy.
Without others present
- unaidedWithout external support
- unassistedWithout outside help
- independentlyWithout outside assistance
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
one-person · lone · individual · self-reliant · unaccompanied · isolated · exclusive · personal
Labored effort against resistance
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- endeavorPurposeful sustained attempt
grind · hardship · sweat · slog · undertaking · feat · achievement · accomplishment
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
doggedness · steadfastness · persistence · fortitude · resilience · dedication · commitment · drive
Skill from extensive practice
- masteryComplete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- prowessOutstanding skill or valor
- competenceAdequate ability to function
dexterity · finesse · adeptness · capability · talent · craftsmanship · virtuosity · brilliance
First to explore territory
- trailblazingBeing the first through
- spearheadingLeading an initiative
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
- innovatingCreating original methods
founding · creating · launching · instigating · masterminding · orchestrating · engineering · driving
alone
Without others present
- unaidedWithout external support
- unassistedWithout outside help
- independentlyWithout outside assistance
solitary · one-person · lone · individual · self-reliant · unaccompanied · isolated · exclusive · personal · private
struggle
Labored effort against resistance
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- exertionVigorous physical effort
endeavor · grind · hardship · sweat · slog · undertaking · feat · achievement · accomplishment · triumph
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
willpower · doggedness · steadfastness · persistence · fortitude · resilience · dedication · commitment · drive · obstinacy
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- masteryComplete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- prowessOutstanding skill or valor
competence · dexterity · finesse · adeptness · capability · talent · craftsmanship · virtuosity · brilliance · genius
pioneering
First to explore territory
- trailblazingBeing the first through
- spearheadingLeading an initiative
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
innovating · founding · creating · launching · instigating · masterminding · orchestrating · engineering · driving · championing
single-handedlytogether
In union or proximity
jointly · collectively · cooperatively · collaboratively · conjointly