Synonyms of self-sufficient

self-sufficient

adjective

ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shənt 

as in independent

able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help

the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• independent
• self-reliant
• self-sustaining
• autonomous
• self-sustained
• powerful
• self-dependent
• self-supporting
• self-supported
• free
• self-subsistent
• self-subsisting
• strong
• resilient
• self-determining
• potent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dependent
• inadequate
• insufficient
• reliant
• helpless
• incompetent
• weak
• impotent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-sufficient

In general, the Strengthening Institutions Program seeks to help schools become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

So in some areas, Gaza was once self-sufficient, in terms of producing olive oil, olives, zucchini, eggplants, cucumbers, and peppers, and of course tomatoes. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Graise knows just what to do with a role like Philip, who is seen as kindly and self-sufficient but insecure and treated unjustly by the community. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Being needed is her reason for waking up in the morning, but Irene is away and self-sufficient Altea is busy with her friends. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026