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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Commerzbank, which has fiercely defended its independent strategy, has said that it doesn’t see a basis for a deal after recent interactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Hubbard works for Dial, an independent charity offering debt advice in Great Yarmouth, where 14% of people are in need of help, the Money and Pensions Service has said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Stephens, founder of independent wealth and family office advisory Evertern Wealth, saw accelerating interest in this message during the Covid pandemic, but it hasn’t let up.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Phrases like "AI decided" or "ChatGPT knows" can make systems seem more independent or intelligent than they actually are.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Her body weight is centered in first position, her legs and feet shift, slide, independent of her trunk.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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