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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for self-reliant

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independent

Adjective

That number increases to about 37,000 when six other independent private Catholic schools — like Cristo Rey Miami High School in North Miami and Belen Jesuit Preparatory School — are included.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Another independent expenditure group, ImpactCT, is spending on digital ads and mailers in support of Bronin that touch on the same themes around corporate PAC money, as well as his support for a ban on congressional stock trading.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026