self-made

UK
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
self-madeadjective
UK
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
Translations
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
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.