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单词 self-sufficient
释义

self-sufficient

adjective

self-suf·​fi·​cient ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shənt How to pronounce self-sufficient (audio)
1
: able to maintain oneself or itself without outside aid : capable of providing for one's own needs
a self-sufficient farm
2
: having an extreme confidence in one's own ability or worth : haughty, overbearing

Synonyms

  • independent
  • self-dependent
  • self-reliant
  • self-subsistent
  • self-subsisting
  • self-supported
  • self-supporting
  • self-sustained
  • self-sustaining
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Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

self-sufficient

adjective

self-suf·​fi·​cient
ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shənt
: able to live or function without the help of others

self-sufficient

adjective

as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • independent
  • autonomous
  • self-reliant
  • self-sustaining
  • self-dependent
  • powerful
  • self-sustained
  • self-supporting
  • self-subsistent
  • self-subsisting
  • self-supported
  • free
  • strong
  • resilient
  • self-determining
  • potent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dependent
  • reliant
  • inadequate
  • helpless
  • insufficient
  • incompetent
  • weak
  • impotent
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