self-reliant

American

[self-ri-lahy-uhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf rɪˈlaɪ ənt, ˌsɛlf- /

adjective

relying on oneself or on one's own powers, resources, etc.

Synonyms:

capable, resolute, enterprising, assured, independent

Other Word Forms

self-reliantly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of self-reliant

First recorded in 1840–50

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