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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She explained that was "why it's important that we carry out a robust and thorough independent investigation".

From BBC

He wants to be independent, a figure of power in his own right.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Our intentions have always been clear for years and that is to establish an independent state, we haven't tried to fool anyone," he said.

From BBC

The key tax and social security decisions have already been taken and were sent for independent scrutiny before Christmas.

From BBC

The DfE added the panel was independent and would look at the case presented by the admission authority and the parent.

From BBC