Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Relying on one's self; trusting to one's own powers.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Reliant upon one's self; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Reliant upon one's self; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
Etymologies
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Examples
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It was a state of conservative, self-reliant people.
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It was a state of conservative, self-reliant people.
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It was a state of conservative, self-reliant people.
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Although William will be king one day, Kate is stronger, more self-reliant and mature.
Virginia Bell: William and Kate: Star-Crossed Lovers or Soul Mates?
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They were proudly self-reliant and quick to assign blame to others for their disappointments.
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In her testimony, Lukin said that "these figures show that Native participation in the 8 (a) program is helping some Native communities to compete in the American marketplace, build successful and self-reliant families, develop their tribal member shareholders through training and business supports, provide basic social and community services, and to act as engines of growth in their communities."
Despite questions over ANCs, many pay out millions in dividends, scholarships, charitable donations
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I grew up surrounded by strong, self-reliant, resourceful people who worked hard, ate real food and lived vital lives.
Christina Pirello: America Achieves Top Ten Status...But It Ain't Good
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Although William will be king one day, Kate is stronger, more self-reliant and mature.
Virginia Bell: William and Kate: Star-Crossed Lovers or Soul Mates?
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I grew up surrounded by strong, self-reliant, resourceful people who worked hard, ate real food and lived vital lives.
Christina Pirello: America Achieves Top Ten Status...But It Ain't Good
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The other good thing to come out of this whole nightmare is that it has made me so much stronger and more self-reliant.
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