self-reliant

[ self-ri-lahy-uhnt, self- ]

adjective

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

   Synonyms: capable, resolute, enterprising, assured, independent

Other Words From

• self-re·liant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-reliant¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Related Words

• autonomous
• self-sufficient
• self-supporting
• self-sustaining