dependent

[dih-pen-duhnt] / dɪˈpɛn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

weak, helpless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defenseless poor reliant vulnerable

STRONG

inferior minor secondary subordinate

WEAK

abased clinging counting on debased humbled immature indigent lesser relying on tied to apron strings under under thumb unsustaining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

strong

STRONG

first-class first-rate important major superior

WEAK

free independent mature unreliant

ADJECTIVE

contingent, determined by

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conditional reliant susceptible

STRONG

counting reckoning relative subordinate

WEAK

accessory to ancillary appurtenant controlled by depending incidental to liable to provisory regulated by relying subject to subservient sustained by trusting under control of

Antonyms

WEAK

free independent mature strong unreliant

Example Sentences

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Because I was not working at the time and was legally classified as financially dependent, I received a larger civil-compensation award than if I had returned to employment.

From MarketWatch

They are wary of becoming dependent on the U.S. or China for a technology that could have profound implications for their economy and national security.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ukrainians possessed intimate knowledge of every road junction, bridge, tunnel, marsh, river and choke point that could be exploited against a mechanized force dependent on road networks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Europe had to become a partner, rather than a dependent, he said, calling for a new "Nato 3.0".

From BBC

Today, Grady says it’s the other way around, with Canada’s economy dependent on Alberta.

From The Wall Street Journal

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