reliant
adjective
having or showing dependence.
overreliant
-
a word derived from
reliant.
Example Sentences
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It brought to power Carney, a former central banker who had spent the years after the 2008-09 financial crisis formulating a thesis that the West was overreliant on a single, increasingly unpredictable country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
But, more than their differences, I fear their ultimate connection; that students will continue growing overreliant on this technology as it targets younger and younger audiences with the promise of efficiency and convenience.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
But as the heap grows taller and each character’s perspective bleeds into the others, “Weapons” becomes rickety, overreliant on conventions like unnecessary, predictable jump scares and plodding dream sequences to hold it up.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2025
They say Ms. James was overreliant on a Mr. Cohen and that he is not credible.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
I take fewer rash 188 and reckless chances now on land and water, and I am not so overreliant upon my own resources.
From Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys by Norman Duncan
