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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Like Beattie it is understood that if necessary he will also run as an independent.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Cento’s tomatoes, however, are certified by an independent third-party agency not affiliated with the consortium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"I am honored the president nominated me for the position and I'll be an independent actor if confirmed as chairman of the Federal Reserve," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The CBO is the nonpartisan federal agency that provides Congress with independent analysis of budgetary and economic issues.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Wittgenstein’s whole undertaking, as interpreted by the sociologists, is directed at disputing the idea that there can be perception independent of enunciation.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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