independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

liberated, free

Synonyms

STRONGEST

autonomous nonpartisan self-reliant self-sufficient separate sovereign

STRONG

absolute

WEAK

autarchic autarchical freewheeling individualistic nonaligned on one's own self-contained self-determining self-governing self-ruling self-supporting separated unaided unallied unconnected unconstrained uncontrolled unregimented

Antonyms

WEAK

dependent subordinate subservient

Example Sentences

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Ms Gani says if people feel unsure about a product someone is attempting to sell them, they should seek independent advice.

From BBC

But Morales, who described herself as politically independent, sees Cuellar as the person who tried to save her daughter’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal

The board is independent, meaning the mayor doesn’t have direct influence over the vote.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shooting came a day after Bangladeshi authorities announced a date for the first elections since the uprising in 2024, which Hadi had been planning to contest as an independent candidate.

From BBC

Black stepped down as CEO of Apollo following an independent review by Dechert External link, a law firm, that uncovered larger-than-expected payments to Epstein.

From Barron's

independent

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