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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A largely unknown second act came as he served as lead independent director for JPMorgan Chase, a post in which he presided over investigations and advised Chief Executive Jamie Dimon through the financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Capt Sabharwal's father later approached India's Supreme Court, seeking an independent investigation into all possible causes of the crash.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A strict no-logs policy is essential, ideally one verified by recent independent audits.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The Haitian Revolution may seem out of place in an exhibition celebrating the U.S., but Haiti was the second independent nation in the Western Hemisphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But then I go visit Dad during my independent study time.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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