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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The swaggering Astrid was always the film’s most self-reliant character, and in Parker’s hands, the romance between her and Hiccup takes on Clark Kent-Lois Lane vibes, especially when the two hit the skies.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 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, 7 June 2025
But when Jencks and Silver were writing, many Americans had similar hopes for self-reliant DIY.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Beijing's Choice China's goal is to be not only self-reliant, but also relied upon by the world.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 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, 7 June 2025
But when Jencks and Silver were writing, many Americans had similar hopes for self-reliant DIY.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Beijing's Choice China's goal is to be not only self-reliant, but also relied upon by the world.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 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 23 Jun. 2025.
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