SELF-RELIANT Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

self-reliant

adjective

ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt

Definition of self-reliant

as in independent

able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child

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Recent Examples of self-reliant The communication drills are intended to encourage first-line fighters to be more self-reliant and effective in battle, experts say. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Isolation in many American settlements required a self-reliant approach to performing music. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Once roots push beyond the original planting hole and into surrounding soil, the plant becomes far more self-reliant. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La ⁠Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defense leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power. — Reuters, NBC news, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-reliant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliant

independent

Adjective

At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.

— Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
However, the ministry’s statement does not provide independent verification of the results or disclose additional technical details about the missiles’ performance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026