singlehandedly

All by oneself

Singlehandedly means done by one person alone, without help: She singlehandedly organized the entire fundraiser.

The word emphasizes individual effort against what might normally require assistance or teamwork.

Often carries a note of admiration for the accomplishment: He singlehandedly turned the company around.

solo

alone

Without others present

solo · lone · solitary · individual · unaccompanied · by oneself · unsupported · isolated · one-person · lone wolf

heroic

feat

Remarkable act of skill

conquest · victory · exploit · undertaking · rescue · save · defeat · overcome · transform · revolutionize

determined

perseverance

Sustained resolve despite obstacles

  • tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
  • resolveFirmness of purpose
  • gritDetermination or abrasive particles

willpower · persistence · doggedness · determination · steadfastness · relentlessness · unwavering · resolute · tireless · indomitable

self-sufficient

self-reliant

Able to provide independently

self-made · self-taught · self-directed · empowered · self-starter · independent · self-supporting · bootstrapped · autodidact

resourceful

ingenuity

Clever, original thinking

initiative · problem-solving · inventiveness · creativity · wherewithal · self-reliance · bootstrapping · makeshift · quick-thinking · scrappy

Opposites
self-reliance vs. dependence

singlehandedlydependently

While relying on another

individual vs. collective agency

singlehandedlycollaboratively

In cooperative partnership

together · collectively · jointly · cooperatively · in concert

Family

singlehanded

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G