self-reliant
adjective
self-re·li·ant
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt 
: having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
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Examples of self-reliant in a Sentence
a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child
Recent Examples on the Web
By 1980, India had become self-reliant and even became a nation of grain surplus, alongside notable industrial progress — achievements attributed to her governance.
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Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 22 May 2024
Later on, the Moon harmonizes with dedicated Saturn at 6:52 pm EDT, enabling us to be more self-reliant and self-disciplined.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2024
The project of Russia as a self-reliant supercontinent, bestride Europe and Asia, has already failed.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2024
Ledger said many of his buyers wanted properties that allowed opportunities to become more self-reliant.
—Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2024
There is, beneath everything, an impetus to become more self-reliant.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Faury told The Guardian that Europe needed to become more self-reliant for its military infrastructure, after decades of relying on U.S. makers like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 11 Mar. 2024
The surge in spending shows how interconnected China and the United States remain, despite vigorous efforts by each country to be more self-reliant.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
The Adani Group is reacting to India’s ambition to become more self-reliant in defence manufacturing and export more arms.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 22 May 2024
Later on, the Moon harmonizes with dedicated Saturn at 6:52 pm EDT, enabling us to be more self-reliant and self-disciplined.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2024
The project of Russia as a self-reliant supercontinent, bestride Europe and Asia, has already failed.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2024
Ledger said many of his buyers wanted properties that allowed opportunities to become more self-reliant.
—Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2024
There is, beneath everything, an impetus to become more self-reliant.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Faury told The Guardian that Europe needed to become more self-reliant for its military infrastructure, after decades of relying on U.S. makers like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 11 Mar. 2024
The surge in spending shows how interconnected China and the United States remain, despite vigorous efforts by each country to be more self-reliant.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
The Adani Group is reacting to India’s ambition to become more self-reliant in defence manufacturing and export more arms.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Self-reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliant. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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