self–sufficiency

the ability to care for one's self self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards Synonyms independence, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-subsistence, self-support Related Words autonomy, freedom, self-determination; potency, power, resilience, strength Near Antonyms helplessness, impotence, impotency, inadequacy, weakness Antonyms dependence (also dependance), reliance