self-reliant
adjective
self-re·li·ant
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt 
: having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
Examples of self-reliant in a Sentence
a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child
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Strong sense of self Great leaders are self-reliant, selfless, have a realistic view of the present and a comfortable relationship with it.
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Overlanding is a form of self-reliant travel that involves adventuring to remote destinations, typically in a vehicle of some type.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Uniqlo has been supporting the UNHCR for nearly 20 years in a variety of capacities: through emergency relief, by donating clothing, supporting refugees to become self-reliant, and by providing employment opportunities within Fast Retailing to refugees.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The Founding Fathers believed that broad ownership of private property, especially land, was essential to sustaining a self-reliant citizenry.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Overlanding is a form of self-reliant travel that involves adventuring to remote destinations, typically in a vehicle of some type.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Uniqlo has been supporting the UNHCR for nearly 20 years in a variety of capacities: through emergency relief, by donating clothing, supporting refugees to become self-reliant, and by providing employment opportunities within Fast Retailing to refugees.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The Founding Fathers believed that broad ownership of private property, especially land, was essential to sustaining a self-reliant citizenry.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reliant
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“Self-reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliant. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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