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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Notably, independent voters’ views on immigration are skewing more in line with Democrats’, according to the poll.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Her mother is the niece of consumer advocate and former presidential candidate Ralph Nader, and is running for Congress as an independent.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

With the rise of independent Substacks, YouTube channels, and podcasts, that’s no longer true.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Swinney ordered an independent review of the SNP's complaints process after some witnesses claimed complaints about Linden were ignored by the party.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I tell the independent counsel exactly what I've told everybody else, which is nothing.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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