ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-directed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Self-directed is an adjective meaning Directed, independently by oneself without external control or constraint; directed for oneself.

Meaning

Directed, independently by oneself without external control or constraint; directed for oneself.

More Meanings

  1. Directed at oneself.

Example Sentences

I see a lot of self-directed anger on the part of the straight wives: What's wrong with me that I can't keep this man attracted to me? What's wrong with me in the first place for attracting a gay man?

Synonyms for self-directed

Depending on context, synonyms include autonomous, independent, self-reliant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-reliant, independent, autonomous, self-learning, self-study, self-taught.

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