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self-sufficient

UK
/sɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/
US
/sɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/

Translations

self-sufficientadjective
more self-sufficient
Comp.
most self-sufficient
Super.
UK
/sɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/
US
/sɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/
She is a self-sufficient person who doesn't rely on others.
Она самодостаточный человек, который не полагается на других.
Synonyms
self-supporting
self-sustaining
autonomous
self-reliant
independent
Antonyms
needy
dependent

Definitions

self-sufficientadjective
Able to provide for oneself without the help of others; independent.
The community is self-sufficient, growing its own food and generating its own energy.
Displaying confidence in one's own abilities; self-assured.
He carried himself in a calm, self-sufficient manner throughout the negotiations.
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