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

Data broker monitoring, hosted cloud storage for system backups, and a powerful, self-sufficient firewall round out the package. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026

Historically isolated from mainland Italy, Sardinians became deeply self-sufficient, developing traditions that remain central to island life today. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 June 2026

Children should be able to be self-sufficient in leaving their parents. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026