self-determined

adjective

self-de·​ter·​mined ˌself-di-ˈtər-mənd How to pronounce self-determined (audio)
: determined by oneself

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Building Optimal Self-Esteem Building a sense of self that is more self-determined, begins with cultivating self-awareness. Ellen Choi, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 However, this setup requires new leadership strategies that are less hierarchical and more self-determined than conventional leadership styles. Leonard Martin Schmedding, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-determined was circa 1670

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“Self-determined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-determined. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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