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Another word for self-reliant

Adjective

  1. Free from the influence, guidance, or control of others

    2. See also:

    dependence

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Another word for self-reliant

Modifier
    2. See also:

    confident

    able

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Sentence Examples

  • He didn't like not being self-reliant.

  • Women with a Taurus moon are usually independent and self-reliant, but can also be a bit miserly.

  • Helping the homeless become more self-reliant through the development of quality housing, job training, and job placement programs, is Help USA.

  • Preschoolers with authoritative parents are curious about new experiences, focused and skilled at play, self-reliant, self-controlled, and cheerful.

  • In some cases, by taking away the strong, self-reliant and energetic, it may result in the deterioration of the home population.

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