SELF-DEPENDENT Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

self-dependent

adjective

ˌself-di-ˈpen-dənt

Definition of self-dependent next

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

Murdaugh’s attorneys filed several pretrial motions last week, including requests for a change of venue, for further independent testing of DNA evidence and for Murdaugh to get access to a computer behind bars.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Audiences are very motivated to support independent filmmakers, and that’s a good thing for all of us.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026