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 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 But the biggest takeaway may be how much more self-reliant Grogu seems by the end of the movie. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 May 2026 Meanwhile, his ex-wife—played by Field—becomes increasingly self-reliant, heightening the strain between them. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 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 See All Example Sentences for self-reliant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliant

independent

Adjective

OpenAI backs a national AI safety standard, with independent audits and incident reporting for frontier models.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Some depend on Iran more than others, Ahmadi said, adding that currently Yemen’s Houthi rebels are likely the most independent.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026