Definition

Describing someone or something that is not accompanied by a guardian or supervisor.

Example

The children were allowed to play outside unchaperoned for the first time.

Conversation

Are you going to the concert this weekend with your friends?

Yeah, but we're going unchaperoned, so it should be fun!

That sounds great! I remember when we went unchaperoned, it was a blast.

Exactly! We can just enjoy the music without any worries.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unchaperoned → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "chaperon" (from Old French *chaperon*, meaning a hood or covering, which later came to mean a person who supervises or accompanies). The word "unchaperoned" means not accompanied or supervised by a chaperone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being with someone who 'supervises' ('chaperon') — that's why unchaperoned means not having supervision.

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