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self-reliant

1 of 1adjective
/ˌsɛlfrɪˈlaɪənt/
Forms:more self-reliant,most self-reliant
1

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

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  • Growing up in a rural area, she learned to be self-reliant from a young age, able to handle any task that came her way.
  • His self-reliant nature allowed him to navigate through life's challenges with confidence and independence.
  • The self-reliant explorer set out on a solo journey across the desert, well-prepared for any obstacles he might encounter.
  • She admired his self-reliant attitude, always finding solutions to problems on his own.
  • The self-reliant entrepreneur built her business from the ground up, relying on her own skills and determination to succeed.