self-reliant
adjective
self-re·li·ant
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt 
: having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
Examples of self-reliant in a Sentence
a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child
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Meanwhile, the country’s huge gas reserves meant Turkmenistan was able to remain self-reliant and neutral in the post-Soviet era, eliminating the need for any outside international influence.
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Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
And this is their opportunity to build a more self-reliant, more confident, and more capable Europe—as well as ensure a stronger and more sustainable NATO.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
Overlanding is a form of self-reliant travel that involves adventuring to remote destinations, typically in a vehicle of some type.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Whether in rural communities in the U.S., industrial cities in the United Kingdom, or towns in Africa, the message is similar that men should be strong, silent and self-reliant.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
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Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
And this is their opportunity to build a more self-reliant, more confident, and more capable Europe—as well as ensure a stronger and more sustainable NATO.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
Overlanding is a form of self-reliant travel that involves adventuring to remote destinations, typically in a vehicle of some type.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Whether in rural communities in the U.S., industrial cities in the United Kingdom, or towns in Africa, the message is similar that men should be strong, silent and self-reliant.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reliant
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“Self-reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliant. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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