Synonyms of self-sustained

self-sustained

adjective

ˌself-sə-ˈstānd 

as in independent

able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help

each new colony was expected to develop a self-sustained economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-sustained

The 24-hectare base is a large and self-sustained compound, according to 2023 U.S. military documents detailing the facilities. — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 June 2025

Completely self-sustained, the brothers, Lotia writes in her book, are not just potters, but make a living as farmers as well. — Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025