self-made

UK
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/

Translations

self-madeadjective
UK
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
He is a self-made businessman who started with nothing.
Он самостоятельный бизнесмен, который начал с нуля.
She is a self-made woman who achieved success through her own efforts.
Она самодостаточная женщина, которая добилась успеха благодаря собственным усилиям.
Additional translations
сделанный самостоятельно

Definitions

self-madeadjective
Having achieved success or wealth by one's own efforts, without the aid of inheritance or outside assistance.
She is a self-made entrepreneur who built her company from the ground up.
Made or created by oneself rather than obtained from others.
He wore a self-made jacket sewn from recycled fabric.