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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Waj Ali, a former member of corporate media who is now a leading voice in independent media, says it will never happen.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso, sworn in by Manele on Wednesday, had earlier issued a statement saying "police are independent of politics" and would not take sides.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But as an elected officer, the state superintendent also is independent of the state board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"We can probably welcome some sort of tagging system like this, though it may favour the more commercial and successful artists already active rather than new independent artists."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

First Army and launched the war’s first major independent American offensive.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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