What does self-reliant mean?
Self-reliant means Reliant upon oneself; trusting to one's own powers or judgment..
Self-reliant
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Reliant upon oneself; trusting to one's own powers or judgment..
Example Sentences
The Constitution deliberately makes the President and the Congress competitors as well as partners. The Founding Fathers created an elaborate system of checks and balances to keep each partner self-reliant while still assuring their interdependence. No brief account can fully capture the complexity of this relationship, in which each partner contributes his own share of stubbornness, pride, hostility, warmth, suspicion, skill, and affection.
Synonyms for self-reliant
Antonyms for self-reliant
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Word Forms
- more self-reliant
- most self-reliant
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for self-reliant?
Common synonyms include self-sufficient, autonomous, independent, self-directed.
What is the opposite of self-reliant?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use self-reliant in a sentence?
The Constitution deliberately makes the President and the Congress competitors as well as partners. The Founding Fathers created an elaborate system of checks and balances to keep each partner self-reliant while still assuring their interdependence. No brief account can fully capture the complexity of this relationship, in which each partner contributes his own share of stubbornness, pride, hostility, warmth, suspicion, skill, and affection.
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