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

Synonyms

• independent
• self-dependent
• self-reliant
• self-subsistent
• self-subsisting
• self-supported
• self-supporting
• self-sustained
• self-sustaining

Examples of self-sufficient in a Sentence

the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient

Recent Examples on the Web

The update came as leaders of the ruling Communist Party gathered for a once-a-decade conclave to set economic policy that was expected to focus on self-sufficient strategies for growth in an era of tensions over trade and technology. —Kathryn Preston, Fortune Asia, 15 July 2024

Dogs are cute and all, but there’s something to be said for having a mostly self-sufficient animal. —Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 1 July 2024

These include step-by-step instruction cards, which are very helpful when the team isn’t around to assist, also ensuring that clients can become self-sufficient. —Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024

Flathead Valley, Montana, known for its rugged beauty, offers ample land suitable for homesteading and self-sufficient living. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

self-sufficient

adjective

self-suf·​fi·​cient

ˌself-sə-ˈfish-ənt

: able to take care of oneself without outside help : independent