Synonyms of self-contained

self-contained

adjective

1

as in independent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• independent
• discrete
• separate
• detached
• single
• freestanding
• private
• individual
• unconnected
• unattached
• disconnected
• free

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• joined
• connected
• attached
• linked
• adjoining

2

as in staid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• staid
• sedate
• introverted
• restrained
• aloof
• inhibited
• sober
• indrawn
• bashful
• retiring
• diffident
• self-effacing
• reserved
• sheepish
• backward
• silent
• modest
• laconic
• coy
• taciturn
• demure
• dumb
• reticent
• uncommunicative
• tight-lipped
• closemouthed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• communicative
• conversational
• talkative
• unreserved
• vocal
• chatty
• garrulous
• talky
• loquacious
• outspoken
• mouthy
• gossipy
• diffuse
• motormouthed
• verbose
• prolix
• wordy
• blabby
• gabby
• rambling
• free-spoken
• outgoing
• sociable
• extroverted
• extraverted
• windy
• gregarious
• long-winded
• talebearing

3

as in self-sufficient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• self-sufficient
• disciplined
• self-composed
• imperturbable
• self-reliant
• unflappable
• self-collected
• unshakable
• self-controlled
• nerveless
• unself-conscious
• self-poised
• composed
• egotistical
• smug
• vainglorious
• self-centered
• conceited
• egoistical
• collected
• complacent
• egotistic
• optimistic
• self-contented
• egoistic
• stuck-up
• pompous
• important
• tranquil
• upbeat
• self-promoting
• unperturbed
• vain
• self-pleased
• self-satisfied
• self-affected
• rosy
• serene
• prideful
• self-important
• proud
• sanguine
• hopeful
• self-possessed
• coolheaded
• recollected
• overweening
• self-complacent
• poised
• self-conceited
• unshaken
• confident
• secure
• self-confident
• self-applauding
• assured
• self-assured
• cool
• self-asserting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insecure
• diffident
• humble
• meek
• timid
• modest
• unassertive
• unassuming
• unpretentious
• quiet
• nervous
• self-distrustful
• self-doubting
• reserved
• jumpy
• jittery
• bashful
• shy
• demure
• mousey
• mousy
• overmodest
• self-critical
• self-reproachful
• self-reproving

Examples of self-contained in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just as the software of your laptop runs without having to keep track of all the microscale information about the electrons in the computer circuitry, so emergent phenomena are governed by macroscale rules that seem self-contained, without heed to what the component parts are doing. —Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2024

Van Booy’s gift for language is immersive, creating a world as artfully self-contained as a snow globe. —Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024

They're self-contained, easy to eat, don't require silverware, and just feel right when eaten by the ocean. —Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024

That issue appeared more self-contained, though, than the ripple effects seemingly caused by AT&T’s problems. —Brian Barrett, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2024