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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He quit the Republican Party, became an independent and is now running for Bera’s current seat in Congressional District 6, which includes the city of Sacramento and Placer County suburbs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Jay Gambetta, the company’s head of research, referred to IBM as an “anchor client” for the otherwise independent facility.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In response, Givan established an independent review of teacher workload.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

EBay said last month that its board and independent advisers reviewed the proposal and decided to reject it, citing uncertainty around financing and risks around leverage and leadership of the combined company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I wish Willa could see how independent I’m being.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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