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

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From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It is legitimate to discuss the impact of migration on the UK's national security after disorder that followed a knife attack in Belfast, the government's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Proton VPN and NordVPN have undergone independent audits to confirm their privacy claims.

From Salon • 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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