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self-supported

ADJECTIVE
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self-centered self-contained self-sufficient self-sufficing self-supporting self-sustained self-sustaining
Antonyms
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beginning continuing in business open running started starting unsettled welcoming working
ADJECTIVE
self-sufficient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
competent confident efficient self-supporting self-sustaining
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arrogant closed conceited doing one's own thing egotistic haughty independent individual on one's own out for number one self-confident self-dependent self-sufficing self-sustained smug unit
Antonyms
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incompetent inefficient unable
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incapable needy

Example Sentences

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The microgrid can be connected to the main power utility source, but also can function while disconnected in "islanding mode," self-supported by alternate energy sources and unaffected by the issues impacting the main utility.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

Lawrence and Green kept the trip largely self-supported, bringing all their own food and gear without needing much extra help.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Normally self-supported, this gruelling challenge sees him working with a team of nutritionists, doctors, physiotherapists and specialist triathlon coaches.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023

The fact that it’s self-supported is a big ethos of the race.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2019

The house lights went down; fiery letters stood out solid and as though self-supported in the darkness.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley