self-driven
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of self-driven
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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He added: "The impetus for doing so would be entirely self-driven by Mr Albon's views, and not moderated by any insight towards, or empathy for, the mother."
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Waymo, the largest purveyor of self-driven transport, says on its website that its robotaxis are “the embodiment of fully autonomous technology that is always in control from pickup to destination.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
That search for something bigger, he said, can take on many forms, from following a religion to crafting a self-driven purpose to believing in, of course, angels.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
We will see whether Mälkki’s stature, after Helsinki, translates to a new music directorship or a more self-driven freelance career.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
He can readily remove the pain he has carelessly caused; but rasp and file can never dull those self-driven points which rankle in our tortured flesh, each onward step forcing them deeper and deeper in.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 by Various
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