SELF-DEPENDENT Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

self-dependent

adjective

ˌself-di-ˈpen-dənt

Definition of self-dependent

as in independent

able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help a program to help teenagers become self-dependent

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Recent Examples of self-dependent The film’s plot is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy that Indians should be self-dependent to achieve their goals. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2023

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independent

Adjective

Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, was forced to roll out a second artificial surface after the World Cup because its first attempt didn’t pass an independent lab test as required by the NFL and NFLPA.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Assessing the entries this year were a total of six panels, comprised of independent experts from across the industry, including top writers, authors and broadcasters from England and Scotland.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026