Synonyms of reliant

reliant

adjective

as in dependent

Related Words

• dependent
• hopeful
• unsophisticated
• childlike
• gullible
• credulous
• naive
• confident
• believing
• guileless
• secure
• unquestioning
• simple
• artless
• unsuspecting
• convinced
• accepting
• innocent
• sure
• trusting
• certain
• overconfident
• unwary
• unsuspicious
• trustful
• confiding

Dissimilar Words

• doubtful
• distrustful
• mistrustful
• doubting
• untrusting
• uncertain
• wary
• unconvinced
• undecided
• hesitant
• incredulous
• unsure
• trustless
• disbelieving
• unbelieving
• suspicious
• unpersuaded
• leery
• skeptical
• dubious
• oversuspicious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reliant

DraftKings, for example, is likely far more reliant on market maker revenue at this stage, with its profitable affiliate responsible for a greater percentage of its total prediction market earnings. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

An institution only needs to make the second version of reaching easier than the first, often enough, for long enough, that physicians stop trusting their own judgment and become reliant on a shortcut. — Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

But many social media platforms have become overly reliant on AI modding tools that have been quick to penalize users for innocuous content. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Over time, Middle Eastern countries could grow less reliant on external military guarantees. — Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026