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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But the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, an independent federal agency that regulates the United States derivatives markets, is not a fan.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

But independent expenditures supporting his bid have supercharged his finances in the last two weeks, pouring $1.7 million into the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Since then Saints have appealed unsuccessfully against the decision, with an independent commission ruling their boss Tonda Eckert had "specifically authorised the observations".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

New US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent."

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Newton’s figures are not based on independent measurements; they are the best available, in his judgement, at the time.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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