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- [self ri-lahy-uh nt]
- /sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ ənt/
- /self rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self ri-lahy-uh nt]
- /sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ ənt/
Definitions of self-reliant word
- adjective self-reliant relying on oneself or on one's own powers, resources, etc. 1
- adjective self-reliant independent, not needing others 1
- adjective self-reliant If you are self-reliant, you are able to do things and make decisions by yourself, without needing other people to help you. 0
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Origin of self-reliant
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Self-reliant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-reliant popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for self-reliant
adj self-reliant
- beefcake — Attractive men with large muscles can be referred to as beefcake.
- colter — a blade or disk on a plow, for forming the vertical wall of the furrow
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- freewheeling — operating in the manner of a freewheel.
- gutty — Informal. showing spirit; plucky; gutsy: a gutty attempt to kick a field goal.
adverb self-reliant
- independently — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
adjective self-reliant
- jockstrap — an elasticized belt, a men's undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn especially while participating in athletics.
Antonyms for self-reliant
adjective self-reliant
- helpless — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
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