self-sufficient
adjective
self-suf·fi·cient
ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shənt 
1
: able to maintain oneself or itself without outside aid : capable of providing for one's own needs
a self-sufficient farm
2
: having an extreme confidence in one's own ability or worth : haughty, overbearing
Examples of self-sufficient in a Sentence
the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Lilacs are relatively self-sufficient yet require some care and attention to maintain their vigor.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The vehicle aims to promote the local production of critical goods and make the country more self-sufficient.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Crucially, the estate is also partially self-sufficient, producing its own beef, veal, lamb, cheese, eggs, honey, olive oil, gin, herbs, and seasonal vegetables (which guests are invited to pick themselves).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Self-sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-sufficient. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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