Synonyms of self-sufficient

self-sufficient

adjective

ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shənt 

as in independent

able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help

the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• independent
• self-reliant
• self-sustaining
• autonomous
• self-sustained
• powerful
• self-dependent
• self-supporting
• self-supported
• free
• self-subsistent
• self-subsisting
• strong
• resilient
• self-determining
• potent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dependent
• inadequate
• insufficient
• reliant
• helpless
• incompetent
• weak
• impotent

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of self-sufficient

There’s also a bartender, Peterman’s Gabby, who is far more self-sufficient than Barbra Jean, but just as needy as her former, far more kooky alter-ego. —Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024

Katie wants to be self-sufficient, but the only job that she’s offered that will pay for necessities is prostitution. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024

Both environments require self-sufficient habitats and resilient systems to endure extreme conditions. —Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024

Considering this is an entirely self-sufficient setup, with amplification and wireless streaming functionality all built in—not to mention the reputation to back that up—some circles (with significantly more cash than I) would actually consider this a very reasonable price, actually. —Verity Burns, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024