Word INDEPENDENT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

independent

🇺🇸 [ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt]

Meanings

Not influenced or controlled by others; self-sufficient and autonomous. It can describe people, countries, or organizations that make their own decisions and function without relying on others.

Examples

• She enjoys being independent and making her own decisions.
• The country became independent after many years of colonization.
• They value their independent lifestyle and prefer to work for themselves.

Synonyms

self-sufficient • autonomous • free

Antonyms

dependent • reliant • subordinate