SELF-RELIANT Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

self-reliant

adjective

ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt

Definition of self-reliant

as in independent

able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child

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Recent Examples of self-reliant Countries are spending enormous sums to become self-reliant—in energy, in defense, in technology. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 June 2026 Fire Point’s work forms part of a broader effort to create a self-reliant strike capability capable of sustaining high-tempo operations against Russia’s forces. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026 Along with the valuation argument, there have been several reminders on the global macro stage that the single most important factor for sovereign nations is to secure an energy source, ideally being self-reliant for energy needs. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026 Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La ⁠Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defense leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power. — Reuters, NBC news, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-reliant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliant

independent

Adjective

Economic progress slows when that guarantee is taken away, as Hong Kong has witnessed in its sad regression from the promises of an independent judiciary made in 1997.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
However, the results reported by xDots still come primarily from pilot projects, so broader independent validation will be needed to determine whether similar savings can be achieved consistently across different industries.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026