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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So far this year, none of my hotels—a mix of chain and independent ones—offered the option.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Sri Lanka has maintained a long-standing policy of non-alignment since it became independent in 1948.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Cook is Nike’s lead independent director External link and has been on the company board since 2005.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“It seems unlikely that industry rivals, consumer groups and antitrust authorities would simply go along with this,” said Stephen Trent, an independent aviation analyst.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Every trait, in Mendel’s model, was determined by an independent, indivisible particle of information.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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