SELF-SUFFICIENT Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of self-sufficient Here are six simple tips for helping your child become more self-sufficient and responsible. —

Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026 Whatever the case, Jobson reckons that self-sufficient sea cucumber fragments—immortal or not, with or without a purpose in this world—are drifting through Earth’s oceans right now. —

Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 27 May 2026 If a storm hits, each household should be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days. —

Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026 That doesn’t mean becoming detached or self-sufficient to the point of not needing anyone. —

Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-sufficient

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independent

Adjective

Murdaugh’s attorneys filed several pretrial motions last week, including requests for a change of venue, for further independent testing of DNA evidence and for Murdaugh to get access to a computer behind bars.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Audiences are very motivated to support independent filmmakers, and that’s a good thing for all of us.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026