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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"And every one of these independent cellular clocks appears to be in sync when you watch normal development. But are they communicating with each other? We've never thought deeply about that question before."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Ken Klippenstein, independent journalist covering national security and U.S. politics.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Commerzbank said UniCredit’s disclosure shouldn’t be regarded as evidence of support from independent shareholders for the offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The measure is one of several recommendations in a review by the government's independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

There was a natural role for an independent arbiter to pass judgment on these opaque piles of risky loans.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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