Self-sufficient
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Self-sufficient is an adjective meaning Able to provide for oneself independently of others; not needing external support.
Meaning
Able to provide for oneself independently of others; not needing external support.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Overconfident in one's own abilities; arrogant.
Example Sentences
In spite of these conscientious reflections, he was too self-sufficient to think he should find any difficulty in obtaining forgiveness for these sins of omission […].
Over the next few decades, several million humans immigrated to Eden Prime and a primarily agrarian culture developed. The new colony quickly became not only self-sufficient, but began exporting goods.
To rescue London from this short-termism, Byford has put forward a deal that would fill the current gap of £500m annually, explaining: "If we can fill that gap, we can get back to being self-sufficient by 2023."
Synonyms for self-sufficient
Depending on context, synonyms include independent, self-sustaining.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-sustaining, independent, self-reliance, self-directed, self-reliant, self-sufficiency.
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